Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Development, Systems Engineering & Integration (SEI)/Certification Engineer

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, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. 

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight.  NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Development (CLD) Program serves a vital role in developing LEO) and Cis-lunar capabilities and economies.  This role will provide Systems Engineering & Integration (SEI) capabilities to NASA/Johnson Space Center in support of the Commercial LEO Development Program Office. In this role you will serve as a systems engineer leading certification and insight and oversight activities for commercially developed systems.

This is a full-time position located at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. This role is hybrid requiring 3-4 days onsite (in Houston at JSC), 1-2 days telework.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support the development of SE&I processes and productsManage the Artemis EVA insight team and Commercial LEO Development requirements, including inputs and traceabilityDevelop Certification Strategy for Comm LEO Systems leveraging NASA SOMD 10001 Certification Plan Develop Insight and oversight plan and maintain documentation Define the basic criteria for life cycle reviews and certification baselines for technical milestone reviews Incorporate Risk Based Analysis process and coordinate/own related risks SEI that can focus on cert and use the RBA and safety systems accordingly Work with the CLD Stakeholder community and serve on space safety reviews

This position is available as a Project Engineer or Project Leader

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements: 

Project Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM disciplineAt least 6 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle and system engineering processes Knowledge and understanding of systems engineering, including requirements, interfaces, verifications, and integrated performance for spaceflight hardware Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels Ability to work in various SEI functions in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large community Willing to travel internationally and domestically approx. 10%This position requires 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.

Project Leader

Same requirements as a Project Engineer noted above, in addition to: 

Experience leading or organizing technical efforts or project teams

How You Can Stand Out

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

Project Engineer or Project Leader

Advanced Science degree in engineering, science, or other related STEM disciplineMore than 6 years of increasingly professional engineering/scientific experience Awareness of NASA HSF systems and current technology Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA   Exposure working with NASA and NASA Commercial Providers Current and active security clearance  

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 StrategicallyLead 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn 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.