Risk and Reliability 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.
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.
The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.
Within SED, the Acquisition Risk and Reliability Engineering Department (ARRED) supports its customers through rigorous application of risk and reliability practices and principles to ensure mission success for spacecraft, launch systems, and their associated ground systems. ARRED is also responsible for a set of corporately developed mission assurance tools that are leveraged by a wide array of programs to manage their mission assurance activities.
What You'll Be Doing

• Provide risk and reliability technical expertise and independent customer support in space, launch, and ground systems mission assurance (MA) for national security space and civil and commercial customers
• Perform independent assessments of reliability analyses such as failure modes effects and criticality analyses and reliability predictions, as well as assessments of reliability processes.
• Perform independent risk assessments as well as assessments of risk management processes.
• Present results of analyses and assessments to management, customers, and associate contractors
• Participate on and sometimes lead small teams to accomplish risk or reliability assessment tasks and assess and improve the effectiveness of reliability practices
• Help innovate by developing and applying new technologies (e.g., Model Based Engineering, software reliability) to reliability engineering in order to enhance existing capabilities and grow capabilities to new application areas
• Assist programs in applying mission assurance principles to the design, development, manufacturing, integration, and testing of space and ground systems

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical subject area
• 8 or more years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering/reliability engineering environment.
• Strong background in systems engineering and familiarity with mission assurance disciplines
• Knowledge and understanding of typical reliability and/or risk analysis products
• Experience leading successful teams/projects
• Experience with space program acquisition and development of systems engineering artifacts
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

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

• Experience with one or more agencies supporting the Intelligence Community
• Knowledge of both DoD and IC acquisition and engineering practices
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
• Graduate degree or experience in risk management, reliability engineering, or systems engineering
• Systems Engineering or Reliability engineering certification desired (e.g. INCOSE or ASQ)
• Experience in agile for enterprise models, i.e. SaFE
• Current and active TS/SCI clearance preferred

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 - Mid - Max)
$103,285 - $168,019 - $232,752
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.