System Safety/Reliability Sr. 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.
Job Summary
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.
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.
The system safety/reliability senior engineer leads and contributes to system safety and reliability analysis of space and launch systems across national security space. The senior engineer will apply system safety discipline to traditional missions as well as develop techniques to address new mission types such as in-flight servicing and in-space assembly and manufacturing.
What You'll Be Doing

• Provide system safety, 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 system safety and reliability analyses such as hazard analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses, and reliability predictions, as well as assessments of system safety and reliability processes.
• Perform independent risk and hazard assessments as well as assessments of MA processes.

• Present results of analyses and assessments to management, customers, and associate contractors
• Participate on and sometimes lead small teams to accomplish technical tasks and assess and improve the effectiveness of mission assurance practices related to system safety, risk, or reliability
• Help innovate by developing and applying new technologies (e.g., Model Based Engineering, software reliability) to system safety, risk, or 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

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related technical discipline or the experience equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in developing methods for assessing system safety and reliability of space and launch systems
• Familiarity with a wide range of space systems and launch vehicles
• Demonstrated experience in team/leadership positions

• Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, quick turn-around tasks as an individual contributor or as a team lead
• Strong relationship building skills to enable frequent communication with a range of customers on defining new tasks, developing task descriptions, resolving issues, and reporting work progress and results
• Demonstrated experience presenting and writing technical information
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including occasional business travel
• This position requires a TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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

• 10 years experience with one or more agencies supporting the Intelligence Community
• Knowledge of both DoD and IC acquisition and engineering practices
• Graduate degree or experience in risk management, reliability engineering, or systems engineering

• Experience in mission assurance processes
• Experience in agile for enterprise models, i.e. SaFE

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)
$164,000.00 - $178,000.00 - $192,000.00
Pay Basis: Hourly
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.