Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual

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.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

The Capability Development and Transition team requires a part-time Engineer for System Engineering, Space Vehicle Systems, and payload assembly integration and test. This work would include providing the government team with in-factory oversight of critical space vehicle assembly, integration and test activities, providing technical reports and recommendations to the government program office.

The selected candidate will be required to work part-time remotely, and occasionally on-site at our facility in Gilbert AZ.

This is a part-time casual position with limited hours.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for collaborating with the government and prime and sub-contractors for oversight of critical assembly, integration, and test activities
• Ad hoc system engineering on classified systems would be anticipated as part of the position.
• Provide Aerospace technical expertise to SSC/AATS FILL IN THE BLANK ORG.
• Rapidly respond to government requested support for test monitoring, reporting or onsite meeting attendance

What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements – Retiree Casual III:

• BS degree from an accredited program in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• 25 or more years of progressively responsible experience in Space Vehicle R&D, Do No Harm, systems analysis, and space vehicle systems engineering
• Comfortable working with, and reporting directly to, executive management and key stakeholders
• Availability to travel domestically
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced technical degree
• Previously worked with Aerospace with a deep understanding of how to navigate, and coordinate the Engineering Technology Group technical expert reach back capability
• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining executive level strategic partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, and execute solutions to multi-objective problems

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)

$0.00 - $480.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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 various 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 employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.