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Join us and take your place in space.\nBuilding 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.\nWe are looking for a Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer ( Senior Member of Technical Staff / Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). This position will support various NASA programs integrating activities and serving in various program office roles. M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operational activities and spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemis transportation and Moonbase to develop and address matters for inflight, orbital and surface operations.\nThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, Merritt Island, FL, or El Segundo, CA\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nServe in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives\nDefine operational technical requirements for the various programs\nPerform assessments, readiness evaluations\nCollaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry\nReview contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs\nContribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products\nSupport facility and infrastructure related topics and planning\nParticipate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups\nDevelop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners\nSupport technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones\nPrepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices\nWhat You Need to be Successful\nMinimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering\nBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline\n3 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs\nProven experience in human exploration architecture, integration, and mission operations with demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks\nStrong knowledge and application of the engineering program lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and verification/validation processes\nDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with proven ability to influence technical decisions\nExceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to express complex technical concepts to personnel at all technical and managerial levels\nProven ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human-in-the-loop disciplines\nExperience with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., model-based systems engineering, requirements management tools)\nDemonstrated track record of successfully delivering technical products and meeting program milestones\nWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically and internationally, approximately 10-25%\nThis position may require the 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 clearance.\nIn addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Project Engineer- Systems Engineering\ninclude :\nBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline (Master's degree preferred)\n6 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs\nDemonstrated technical leadership with proven ability to lead complex technical efforts, manage cross-functional teams, and drive technical strategy across multiple programs\nExpert-level knowledge of the engineering program lifecycle with experience leading all phases from concept through operations\nProven ability to make final technical recommendations, manage technical baselines, and represent the organization in high-level technical forums with NASA, industry partners, and international stakeholders\nExperience managing technical performance metrics, identifying programmatic risks, and developing mitigation strategies\nAdvanced proficiency with systems engineering tools and digital engineering methodologies\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nMaster's degree or PhD in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline\n5+ years of experience working directly with NASA programs, processes, and teams\nBackground in designing and developing human-based operations for spaceflight missions\nExperience coordinating with international partners (e.g., ESA, JAXA, CSA) and commercial space vendors\nSystems Engineering Professional (ESEP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\nDirect experience with Artemis, Gateway, ISS, or other lunar/deep space exploration programs\nPublished technical papers, patents, or contributions to industry standards in aerospace or systems engineering\nExperience with Agile systems engineering or other modern development methodologies\nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$100,300.00 - $150,400.00\nPay Basis: Annual\nLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change\nEngage with Impact\nFoster Innovation\nDeliver Results\nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n401(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\nFlexible spending accounts\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\nRelocation assistance\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\nEducation assistance programs\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe 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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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.\nBuilding 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.\nWe are looking for a Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer ( Senior Member of Technical Staff / Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). This position will support various NASA programs integrating activities and serving in various program office roles. M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operational activities and spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemis transportation and Moonbase to develop and address matters for inflight, orbital and surface operations.\nThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, Merritt Island, FL, or El Segundo, CA\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nServe in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives\nDefine operational technical requirements for the various programs\nPerform assessments, readiness evaluations\nCollaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry\nReview contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs\nContribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products\nSupport facility and infrastructure related topics and planning\nParticipate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups\nDevelop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners\nSupport technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones\nPrepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices\nWhat You Need to be Successful\nMinimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering\nBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline\n3 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs\nProven experience in human exploration architecture, integration, and mission operations with demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks\nStrong knowledge and application of the engineering program lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and verification/validation processes\nDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with proven ability to influence technical decisions\nExceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to express complex technical concepts to personnel at all technical and managerial levels\nProven ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human-in-the-loop disciplines\nExperience with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., model-based systems engineering, requirements management tools)\nDemonstrated track record of successfully delivering technical products and meeting program milestones\nWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically and internationally, approximately 10-25%\nThis position may require the 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 clearance.\nIn addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Project Engineer- Systems Engineering\ninclude :\nBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline (Master's degree preferred)\n6 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs\nDemonstrated technical leadership with proven ability to lead complex technical efforts, manage cross-functional teams, and drive technical strategy across multiple programs\nExpert-level knowledge of the engineering program lifecycle with experience leading all phases from concept through operations\nProven ability to make final technical recommendations, manage technical baselines, and represent the organization in high-level technical forums with NASA, industry partners, and international stakeholders\nExperience managing technical performance metrics, identifying programmatic risks, and developing mitigation strategies\nAdvanced proficiency with systems engineering tools and digital engineering methodologies\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nMaster's degree or PhD in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline\n5+ years of experience working directly with NASA programs, processes, and teams\nBackground in designing and developing human-based operations for spaceflight missions\nExperience coordinating with international partners (e.g., ESA, JAXA, CSA) and commercial space vendors\nSystems Engineering Professional (ESEP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\nDirect experience with Artemis, Gateway, ISS, or other lunar/deep space exploration programs\nPublished technical papers, patents, or contributions to industry standards in aerospace or systems engineering\nExperience with Agile systems engineering or other modern development methodologies\nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$100,300.00 - $150,400.00\nPay Basis: Annual\nLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change\nEngage with Impact\nFoster Innovation\nDeliver Results\nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n401(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\nFlexible spending accounts\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\nRelocation assistance\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\nEducation assistance programs\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe 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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