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A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation’s space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
The CSG HESF team is seeking a Project Lead. The selected candidiate will serve as the project lead and direct interface to the International Space Station (ISS) Program for Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) air systems sustaining hardware.
Key Functions
- Provide regular status to engineering and program management to a variety of NASA control boards and forums.
- Manage a budget that includes engineering support contractors and NASA facility resources.
- Manage project schedules and priorities.
- Monitor and independently assess the technical content of assigned projects.
- Coordinate with technical experts and various levels of management.
- Integrate tasks with other programs as appropriate.
- Work directly with the engineering support contractor for the subject hardware.
- Coordinate with discipline experts in EEE parts, EMI, stress, safety, WSFT, etc. as appropriate
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with spacecraft environmental control and life support functions
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or related field
- Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations
- Ability to develop and clearly communicate complex information
Preferred:
- Familiarity with the ISS Program, and experience presenting technical, cost, and schedule information to NASA personnel
- Familiarity with ISS ECLSS air systems including Ammonia Monitoring Kit, Velocicalc, Ammonia Scrubber, and Emergency Mask
Transcript Requirement
Transcripts are required for this position.
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title: PROJECT LEADER
Clearance Requirement: None
Access: None
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: No
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Full Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
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, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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