In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Responsibilities

The Launch, Strike & Range department within the Advanced Development & Planning Division supports multiple customers on the development of hypersonic vehicles, space & launch vehicle technology, and advanced space & launch vehicle concept architectures. The selected candidate will lead an innovative and agile team to support these efforts for the benefit of the emerging space enterprise. 

Key Functions

• Collaborate with customers and Aerospace management to develop plans for future work
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to support SMC/Development Corps, SMC/Portfolio Architect, and other DoD & civil customers on the advancement of hypersonic and space & launch vehicle technology
• Prepare and present study results and recommendations to customers and Aerospace management
• Prepare project budgets and manage project resources and execution

This position is available as an L2 Project Engineer and L3 Senior Project Engineer
 

Qualifications

Required Project Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science from a recognized institution
• 8 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience with a focus on launch or space vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and/or trajectory analysis preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interact effectively government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel
• Experience in concept assessments, advancing technologies, designing technology demonstrations, and establishing requirements for next-generation systems
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance 
• Light to moderate travel is required

Preferred Project Engineer

• Familiarity with electric propulsion concepts including High Powered Solar Electric Propulsion
• Direct involvement in the development of launch vehicle and/or hypersonic vehicle technology 
• Good working knowledge of orbital mechanics and experience performing orbital mechanics analysis 
• Advanced degree in engineering or applied science

Required Sr Project Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science from a recognized institution
• 12 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience with a focus on launch or space vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and/or trajectory analysis preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies
• Demonstrated ability to develop briefings and present them to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interact effectively with senior government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel
• Experience in concept assessments, advancing technologies, designing technology demonstrations and establishing requirements for next-generation systems
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance 
• Light to moderate travel is required

Preferred Sr Project Engineer

• Experience leading or participating in the launch vehicle, spacecraft, and/or enterprise architecture studies
• Familiarity with electric propulsion concepts including High Powered Solar Electric Propulsion
• Direct involvement in the development of launch vehicle and/or hypersonic vehicle technology 
• Good working knowledge of orbital mechanics and experience performing orbital mechanics analysis 
• Advanced degree in engineering or applied science