{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"10dbce2c94771a55948029ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10dbce2c94771a55948029ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10dbce2c94771a55948029ae","title":"Structures Project Engineer/Sr. Structures Project Engineer","description":"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 Materiel 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.Launch Systems Operations and Development (LSOD) is seeking a Structures Project Engineer/Sr. Structures Project EngineerActs as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, and team leader in evaluating launch vehiclestructures and mechanical systems in support of National Security Space (NSS) missions. You'll lead and organize interactions between the customer (Space Force/OSL), Aerospace technical staff, and contractors, and will coordinate large-scale multidisciplinary activities to support recurring operations and/or non-recurring design validation activities for launch vehicles within LSOD (e.g., Falcon, New Glenn, Starship).The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.What You'll Be DoingManage structures and mechanical systems including metallic structures, composite structures, pressure vessels, separation systems, moving mechanical assemblies, actuators, and ordnanceCoordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure that launch vehicle designs, analysis, testing, and documentation are compliant with Space Force requirementsLead and facilitate collaborative efforts between the Space Force and launch vehicle providers to evaluate their operational capabilityProvide technical advice and recommendations to resolve or mitigate risk associated with structures and mechanical systems used on vehicles to launch NSS missionsEffectively communicate status and progress of technical activities, issues, and accomplishments through reports and briefings to Aerospace, Space Force/OSL, and contractor teamsBuild and maintain close working relationships with the Aerospace team, Space Force counterparts, contractors, and representatives from other government agenciesWork with management to develop resource allocations plans and schedulesWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements for Aerospace Structural Engineering - Project EngineerBachelor's of Science degree in mechanical engineering/structural mechanics or related field from a recognized institution8 or more years of applicable experience with increasing responsibilityExperience with design and testing of structures and/or mechanical systemsMust have experience coordinating and/or participating in multi-disciplinary technical effortsExtensive knowledge of structures and/or mechanical systems engineering standardsWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approximately 25% of the timeThis position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceSenior Position Minimum Requirements12 or more years of applicable experience with increasing responsibilityExperience with design and testing of structures and mechanical systemsMust have experience coordinating/leading multi-disciplinary technical team effortsExtensive knowledge of structures and mechanical systems engineering standardsHow You Can Stand OutAdvanced degree in mechanical engineering/structural mechanics from a recognized institutionExperience with testing/analysis of structures and mechanical systems used on launch vehiclesExperience with systems engineering and verification of requirementsKnowledge and experience with Aerospace launch verification processes for both recurring operations and non-recurring design validationCompensation$117,300.00 - $226,900.00 (Annual)Leadership CompetenciesOperate StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays We Reward Our EmployeesComprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectEqual Opportunity CommitmentThe 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. 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