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Mission Systems 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 Civil Systems Group Operational Programs (OP) team has responsibility for the mission success of multi-agency operational satellite programs where NASA has responsibility for mission system development and integration. These programs include Landsat, Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS), and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES). This role performs mission systems engineering for one or several Flight Projects at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

This position is a hybrid position located at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The position may have the ability to telework.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support mission systems engineering for one, or more than one, of the NASA Flight Projects supported by the OP team. Flight Projects supported include the Joint Polar Satellite System, Landsat 9, Landsat Next, Geostationary Environmental Operational Satellite R-Series, and Geostationary Extended Orbits.
Listen to Project and Systems Managers to identify their hardest problems, circle back with recommendations to resolve, follow through with resolution
Engage in and lead multiple mission systems engineering activities, including mission architecture, concept studies and trades, requirements, design, integration, test, and verification.
Coordinate extensively with mission stakeholders and Project staff, spacecraft, instrument, and ground vendors to drive systems engineering activities forward
Team with NASA engineers, vendors, and the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to identify and resolve technical risks
Provide technical information and guidance to Aerospace ETG to support ongoing investigations and/or studies
Share cross-cutting information with Aerospace and NASA staff in other Project offices, Aerospace staff supporting similar missions across the Civil/DoD/IC space community
Periodically travel to support mission-related activities

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

A baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience in engineering, physical science, or equivalent technical discipline.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience and applicable direct experience with flight and/or ground system hardware and software
Knowledge and expertise in multiple systems engineering areas: architecture, trade studies, requirements, design, development, interfaces, integration, test, verification, operations.
Proven ability and motivation to work effectively and collaboratively with Government, Aerospace and Contractor personnel.
Self-sufficiency, initiative, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a 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:

Advanced degree(s) in engineering, physical science, or equivalent technical discipline.
Experience with NASA-developed or acquired spacecraft, instruments, and/or ground systems
Knowledge and experience with NASA systems engineering principles and processes

Knowledge and experience working with Aerospace ETG technical subject matter experts
Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve high-impact technical and/or program management issues
Demonstrated effective leadership of collaborative technical teams composed of contributors from diverse sources, backgrounds, and locations

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

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By The Aerospace Corporation

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts spa...

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Aerospace & Defense

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Hybrid, based in El Segundo, CA

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