Project Engineer, Surface Mobility Systems Engineering

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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
This position will support various NASA Exploration Surface Mobility Programs and help facilitate SEI initiatives across the Artemis portfolio at Johnson Space Center.
What You'll Be Doing

• Enable formulation and risk reduction of Surface Human Mobility Systems and develop mobility capabilities with a focus on Artemis, specifically in the area of lunar surface human mobility systems and multidisciplinary human-in-the-loop (HITL) disciplines
• Support in the design and execution of large- and small-scale multidisciplinary HITL testing in human spaceflight analog environments.
• Support the assessment of engineering design concepts and architectures.
• Perform systems engineering, integration, and test activities for Lunar Surface Human Mobility Systems Projects and SE&I HITL Testing tasks.
• Perform integrated engineering deep-dive analysis on special topics, HITL test plans/protocols, systems engineering, integration, and test products such as concept definition, trade studies, and verification/validation planning.
• Serve as a technical specialist/consultant for a broad range of extravehicular activity (EVA), moon/Mars surface operations, and other engineering/research activities.
• Communicate effectively and be able to summarize and present analysis findings to both Aerospace and NASA Senior Staff
• Participate in NASA, Artemis and EHP Program Office forums
• Develop periodic status reports and presentations.
• Develop special reports/discussions of findings, issues, conclusions, recommendations, and risk assessments.
• Serve as a highly proactive technical specialist, understanding issues and formulating options/recommendations, while working closely with the program team and across other offices, teams, working groups, and panels
• Coordinate requirements, technical objectives, interfaces, standards, issues and findings with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties for the customer as required.

What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree or advanced degree in engineering or science
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Ability to work in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influences teams across the NASA enterprise
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner.
• Experience working across diverse teams and many different engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of space flight certification processes to ensure performance and safety requirements are met

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of EVA systems and current technology
• Knowledge of exploration mobility topics and technology
• Experience with NASA testing initiatives

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 diverse 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.