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.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
The RPO Analysis and Integration Department (RAID) is one of EED’s premier orbital engagement and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) modeling and analysis groups. We deliver impactful mission-level modeling, simulation and integration support to a variety of military and civil customers to enable the key missions that will service and protect critical space infrastructure.
This position is for our Chantilly, VA office with partial remote work options.
What you’ll be doing:
Project Engineer
- Deliver analysis products requiring specialized technical expertise as part of a team led by multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to address customer needs in department focus areas, such as RPO, formation flight, on-orbit servicing, and space tactics development
- Autonomously coordinate with Aerospace program office counterparts serving national intelligence, DoD, and other customers to develop and model orbital engagements and space tactics
- Serve as a point of contact for major RPO modeling efforts within the department and subdivision
- Mentor and provide guidance on analysis and tool development efforts to junior staff
- Occasional travel to support customer efforts
Senior Project Engineer
- Establish and maintain effective and enduring working relationships with national intelligence, DoD, and other customers in department focus areas, such as RPO, formation flight, on-orbit servicing, and space tactics development
- Initiate, shape, and conduct tasks to address ill-defined problem statements for customers to develop and model orbital engagements and space tactics
- Develop broad technical experience and personnel network to address large and sophisticated tasks
- Provide expert technical mentoring to junior and mid-career staff within the department and subdivision
- Mature technical expertise and capabilities in the department; generate and identify new tasks for self and others
- Occasional travel to support customer efforts
What you need to be successful (minimum requirements):
Project Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited school
- At least 8 years of significant post-graduation experience
- Significant experience in RPO modeling and analysis
- Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
- Experience in technical writing and technical presentation
- Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion
- The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Senior Project Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited school
- At least 12 years of significant post-graduation experience
- Significant experience in RPO modeling and analysis
- Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
- Experience in technical writing and technical presentation
- Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion
- The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How you can stand-out:
- Graduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other STEM-related field from an accredited school
- Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices
- Proficiency in one of the following computer languages: C, C++, Fortran, Java, Matlab, Python
- Experience collaborating with program office personnel and government customers
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
- Active SAP accesses
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 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
