EVA Development Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporations reputation as a trusted impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technicalexpertisewith market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA NOAA and the NNSA while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules regulations processes values and behaviors.

Within CSG the Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Division provides comprehensive support to NASA across all human spaceflight operations and program office activities. We are seeking an EVA Development Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) at the Johnson Space Center. This position will provide project management support to the EVA Development Project Office of the EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP).at NASA/Johnson Space Center.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at the Johnson Space Center in Houston TX.

WhatYoullBe Doing

• Partner with multiple supporting organizations to develop budgets and plans for the EVA Development Project Office
• Represent the EVA Development project as Hardware Development team member/lead at collaborator and Program working groups control boards and other project meetings
• Work with multiple project managers to ensure cost technical and schedule requirements are met and to help resolve higher scope issues
• Integrate with owners of interfacing hardware/systems and various collaborators within the EVA community to ensure proper requirements are being met
• Lead conflict resolution discussions as needed across multi-stakeholder teams
• Review and manage integrated master schedules
• Perform formal product reviews (i.e. contract deliverables lifecycle reviews and change requests)
• Identify analyze and lead mitigations of project/program risks;monitorand control risks
• Participate in or lead development implementation and maintenance of processes/plansrequiredto support EVA Development Project Office Objectives

What You Need to be Successful- Project Engineer - Systems Engineering

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering science or closely related STEM discipline
• At least 6 years of experience increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Ability to work effectively and quickly in real-time environments of rapid-change conflicting requirements and occasional pressure
• Proven ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with customers
• Senior level understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Knowledge and experience on performance evaluation and organizational change principles
• Willing to travel approx. 10%
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer - Systems Engineering include:

• At least 10 years of experience increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA
• Familiarity with NASA standards and specifications
• Prior experience in a Customer/Client Interface role

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:

• Advanced degree in engineering science or closely related STEM discipline
• More than 10 years experience of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• Knowledge of EVA systems and current technology
• Previousexperience in certification of Class I Flight Hardware Delivery
• Experience with Contract management
• Demonstrates enterprise-level perspective with prior Program Office(s) and ETG experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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