Through the OSL MAT, serve as the launch vehicle overwatch of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to deliver National Technical Capabilities to orbit
Support the MAT organization to execute independent engineering and technical readiness assessments of NRO launch vehicle flight hardware build and operation from the factory to the launch site, and through day of launch
Actively engage and network with Aerospace engineering and program office groups, launch vehicle contractors and government agencies to support MAT risk assessments
Take point in the investigation, evaluation and assessment of launch vehicle technical risk, supporting the team of Aerospace and SETA technical experts across all Panels, while providing support to the MAT Structures Panel
Initiate technical support for the Structures Panel from ETG, Physical Sciences Labs or other corporate resources.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering and Mission Assurance Engineering include :
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
10 years of experience in Launch Vehicle Systems with an emphasis on Launch Vehicle Structures
Experience supporting groups interacting with DOD customers, launch vehicle contractors and FFRDC teams
Experience in evaluating the design, test data, test plans and analyses of launch vehicle systems, cross coordinating between Structures, Avionics, Propulsion and Systems Engineering
Broad understanding and demonstrated experience in systems engineering and space systems related technical disciplines
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal direct supervision
Experience supporting NSSL vehicle fleets and programs
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 30%
This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in Engineering or STEM related field
Possess an active TS/SSBI/SCI and polygraph
Experience managing groups supporting DOD customers, launch vehicle contractors and FFRDC teams and the ability to brief technical issues and resolutions to the Chief Engineer and USG Leadership
Leadership experience of a Structures Team, supporting US Air Force/Space Force, NRO and NASA launch programs, mission assurance and launch vehicle flight worthiness certification with a focus on the identification and mitigation of risk
Experience managing STE/PTS budget, ETG tasking and workload and presentation of risk assessments to senior leadership
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.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
The Office of Space Launch Mission Assurance Team (OSL MAT) has been executing the NRO Mission Director's independent launch vehicle mission assurance program since 1995, built on the premise of early engagement, technical independence, and constant communication. We are looking for a Systems and Mission Assurance Engineer in the Mission Assurance Department to support our NRO customer and collaborate with our industry and Space Force partners. Your work will involve the discovery, evaluation and assessment of launch vehicle technical risks, informing the NRO's milestone decisions on the road to launch.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time, on-site in El Segundo, CA, Albuquerque, NM, or Cape Canaveral, FL.
Aero · El Segundo, CA