Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
About The Aerospace Corporation
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.
About the Team
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy, strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise. We maintain vertical responsibilities with customers while also holding horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
About the Role
The Launch Systems, Operations, and Development Avionics team within the Launch Systems Division is seeking a well-qualified individual with demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication abilities. In this role, you will manage and provide leadership for a team of Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) engineers to evaluate, certify, and provide mission assurance for Avionics systems used on the SpaceX Falcon launch vehicle for the United States Space Force.
You will be responsible for ensuring ETG consistently provides technically sound and objective assessments along with recommendations to Aerospace and Space Force leadership within appropriate timelines and budget allocations for the purposes of launch vehicle certification and operational mission assurance. You will also provide direction, mentoring, and develop the technical and functional capabilities of the team while building effective working relationships with the Space Force team, contractor counterparts (e.g., SpaceX and their suppliers), and other interested parties (e.g., NRO and NASA).
This role can be filled as a Sr Project Engineer or Project Engineer depending on experience and qualifications. The Avionics Program Office team works with Guidance & Control systems, Electrical Power systems, Instrumentation, RF & Telemetry systems, and supports mission integration.
Hiring Process
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. The process is designed to assess your technical expertise, leadership potential, and cultural fit within our mission-driven environment.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The 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.
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. 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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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics Systems, Avionics System Design, Analysis, Evaluation, Hardware Testing, Mission Assurance, Mission Support, Controls.
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation
What does a Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation do?expand_more
A Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation is responsible for the following: Lead analysis, design, development, testing, and certification of Avionics systems for launch vehicles; Manage Engineering & Technology Group engineers to ensure technical assessments meet customer requirements; Provide mission assurance and fleet monitoring for Avionics systems used on SpaceX Falcon launch vehicles; and Prepare reports, briefings, and documents to support program activities and Aerospace processes.
What are the requirements for this Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer role?expand_more
The Aerospace Corporation is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; 8+ years electronics engineering experience; 12+ years electronics engineering experience (for Sr Project Engineer); Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required; and MS. and/or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (preferred).