Job description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with 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, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values and behaviors.
Serving as the Assistant Program Lead Engineer to NASA Commercial Development programs will offer you the ability to provide a wide range of engineering and systems engineering, integration services and sustaining engineering support across various LEO platforms and various Commercial LEO Chief Engineer Teams. Having a strong background in human rating matters and coaching teams on risks and recommendations will be a key role and attribute for this position.
This is a hybrid position to be located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This role will call for an estimate of 4 days of in-office work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support Commercial LEO Chief Engineer’s various teams which span multiple commercial initiatives including; Private Astronaut Missions, ISS Commercial Element, Commercial LEO Destinations
- Supports the resolution of technical issues including briefing engineering and program boards.
- Leads discussions among all involved stakeholders (not just engineering systems-includes Human Health & Performance [HH&P], Flight Operations Directorate [FOD], Safety & Mission Assurance [S&MA], International Space Station Program [ISSP], Commercial Crew Program [CCP], and EVA & Human Surface Mobility Program [EHP]).
- Integrates and technically adjudicates data (analysis, hardware configuration, testing results (qual, acceptance, demo, proto) and functionality for applicable flight phases to develop an integrated risk position.
- Formulates an integrated technical recommendation (with options for risk reduction) to the CLDP SM’s, CE’s, System Office Manager and Program Manager.
- Presents status, results, decisions an positions to engineering boards and/or PCB.
- Attends partner milestone and design reviews as a representative of NASA Chief Engineer Office (CEO).
- Other duties as assigned by NASA’s Engineering Directorate’s Chief Engineers Office
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
- 12+ years’ experience working across government programs, both developmental and operational
- Engineering experience within Human Spaceflight matters
- Project Management skillset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and serve as the primary interface to the customer
- Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA Organizations, Projects and Programs and take direction from customers
- Ability to identify and communicate concerns to leadership and peers in a diplomatic manner
- Willing to travel both domestically and internationally approx. 4 trips annually (estimate)
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- 10+ years’ experience within human space exploration discipline or with NASA/NASA contractor
- Understanding of human exploration risks and topics
- Experience working commercial human spaceflight
- Strong project management expertise
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 diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 you’re 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 email at
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