IC 2027 Propulsion 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.

Internship conversion position for thePropulsion Department in the Solid Motors and Propulsion Technologies section. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA

What Youll Be Doing

• Assisting in the evaluation of propulsion system design performance and applications
• Developing and applying new and existing tools and analyses to assess the performance of space propulsion systems in ground test and flight
• Identifying assessing and mitigating hardware and operational risks associated with components systems and interfaces
• Providing real-time support for customer tests flights and anomaly resolution efforts
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams including technical interchange meetings hardware reviews flight data reviews and other activities to assess flight readiness of propulsion systems
• Assisting with propulsion laboratory experimental efforts including test execution data analysis and design upgrades
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to Aerospace program offices government personnel and other customers
• Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

WhatCorporateSkillsYoull Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degreefrom an accredited college/university programin Aerospace Mechanical Chemical or Materials Science Engineering Physics or a related technical field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• MinimumGPA of3.0
• Knowledge of fundamental and advanced engineering principles in aerospace mechanical heat transfer fluid dynamics and thermodynamics as applied to the design evaluation and optimization of propulsion and propellant systems
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough independent analyses on deep technical challenges
• Readiness to engage in technical discussions and reviews present analyses and contribute ideas in collaborative settings
• Proficiency with standard office software engineering tools and scientific/technical programming environments and languages
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally approximately 20% of the time to support customer needs
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
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How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Active security clearance
• Current secret-level clearance or higher
• PhD from an accredited program in a STEM discipline
• Experience in one or more of the following: subsonic and/or supersonic combustion/reacting flows turbomachinery rotordynamics rocket engine/motor testing material properties or propulsion system engineering
• Hands-on experience with thermal-fluid and/or propulsion system testing or experimentation
• Advanced proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB

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.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.