Review and provide inputs to contractor developed test planning
Coordinate tasks and participate in Test Readiness Reviews and other government/contractor technical interchange and working group meetings
Assess requirements and implications to test execution and modeling
Coordinate Aerospace resources to resolve test related issues
Provide support to development, evaluation, and validation of system level requirements
Present technical and project status briefings to Aerospace management and the Program Office customer
Work closely with project scheduler to identify receiver and provider products across all stakeholders to ensure the Integrated Master Schedule remains accurate
Coordinate Aerospace internal technical resources to provide modeling and simulation studies as needed by the Program Office
Prepare technical reports and presentations to capture findings, and provide technical assessments and guidance to the Program Office
Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation
This position requires approximately 30% travel
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Systems and Systems Test Engineering:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in a STEM field.
8 or more years of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews.
Experience in operational or technical disciplines relevant to hypersonic flight and testing.
Experience in flight test engineering
Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering in a high-g environment
This position requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Eligibility to obtain SAP access
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Project Engineer - Systems and Systems Test Engineering include:
12 or more years of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews
Strong background in configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews.
How You Can Stand Out
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Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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.
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The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.
Aero · Chantilly, VA