2025 Systems Engineer

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.

Job Summary

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

The Strategic Assessments, Studies, and Projects (SASP) Division of the Civil Systems Group (CSG) conducts independent programmatic assessments and strategic studies to support NASA and other civil customers in agency-level strategic decision-making for future programs and projects. Typical products and services provided by SASP include:

• Independent cost/schedule estimates and risk assessments throughout the program development lifecycle
• Detailed assessments of programs data to provide insights into program health and status
• Continued development of programmatic capabilities and tools

Work Model:

This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with 3-4 days a week onsite work in El Segundo, CA, or Crystal City, DC.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support senior staff on programmatic assessments and technical studies to assist NASA and other civil customers in agency-level strategic decision-making on both current and future programs.
• Work includes performing cost and schedule analysis on programs throughout the development lifecycle, detailed assessments of earned value data, and technical risk assessments to inform program risk posture and assess programmatic health and status.
• Typical products and services are independent cost/schedule estimates, comprehensive programmatic assessments, architecture studies, engineering assessments, strategic studies, and development of capabilities/tools.
• Studies may involve analysis of best practices, standards, policies and may span across NASA mission directorates and other civil agencies.
• Work also includes supporting senior staff on execution and integration of the final analysis products and presentation to the customer
• Support also includes utilizing and developing databases, data sources, and data-driven analytical models
• Candidates should be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment, react quickly to changing requirements and schedules, and provide products of consistently high quality
• Candidates must be able to effectively work with multiple projects simultaneously
• Candidate should be able to summarize and present analysis findings to senior staff and customers
• Travel may be required to support various customers

WhatCorporateSkillsYou'll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, computer science or related fields from an accredited institution (Pursing or conferred within the last 12 months)
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including experience conducting analyses and developing analytical models
• Interest in cost/schedule estimating, risk assessment, architectural studies, and development of analytical models and capabilities
• Dependability, good interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work on teams
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational, time management and project management 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 have one or more of these:

• Experience or coursework in cost, schedule, and risk assessments
• Course work or experience with developing analytical and parametric models using Excel or other programming languages
• Knowledge of the basics of spacecraft design and space programs
• Active security clearance

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)

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 equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.