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.
Leaving the workforce temporarily, whether to raise a child, care for a parent, address health issues, or for any other reason can present challenges to professionals seeking re-employment down the line. Even if otherwise qualified, employment gaps can be problematic for qualified candidates. By partnering with the Society of Women Engineers and iRelaunch, The Aerospace Corp. is proud to share our Re-Entry Program!
This 3-month cohort is designed for people who have been away from work for two years or more and are looking to re-enter the workforce full-time.
Launching again in 2025, Aerospace will provide training, mentorship and networking opportunities to support skilled professionals get back to doing what they love!
Our hiring teams are typically looking for candidates with prior professional experience in:
- Hardware and Electrical Engineering
- Radar & RF Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Data Science, AI/ML
- Software Engineering
- Sensors and Optical Engineering
- Program Management
- Aerospace/Defense industry related work
To be considered for the Re-Entry program, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications:
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (mostly onsite with some remote work) at one of our locations: El Segundo, CA; Chantilly or Crystal City, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Houston, TX; Albuquerque, NM; or Huntsville, AL.
- Current career break of two or more years (must be evident on resume)
- Undergraduate STEM degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of four years of experience relevant to a science, math, engineering or technology field
- Ability to commit to a 3-month, full-time position beginning Jan. 2025
- Desire to be a full-time Aerospace employee at the end of the program
- Preferably have held a security clearance, but not required. The Aerospace Corp. does require all employees have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Why Choose Aerospace:
- Working with a dedicated peer and program mentor to keep you on track for success. Most of our former Re-Entry cohort members are now full time staff that love to support our new cohorts!
- Our cultural attributes are embedded across the employee and work lifecycle: Collaboration across the Enterprise, Lead from the Front, and Operational Agility and Speed.
- Opportunity to choose a flexible work schedules, including 9/80 work weeks allowing for every other Friday off so you can still enjoy a great work-life balance
Not only does Aerospace tackle the toughest technical problems, we are also focusing on areas outside of the space sector that are equally as important such as diversity outreach and empowerment. Come join us on this important mission to get back into a promising career!
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll 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.
(Min - Max)
$108,200 - $175,900
Pay Basis: Annual
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 [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
