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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 government 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
Serve as the project lead for development of Government Furnished equipment (GFE) hardware for the Orion program, providing the primary point of contact for development and certification in coordination with stakeholders (Orion program, prime contractors, operations, crew, etc.). The GFE projects are post-PDR, with emphasis on design, test and analysis, planning and execution, certification/verification, integration, and sustaining engineering.
Key Functions
- Provide direct customer interface to the Orion program for GFE status regarding budget, schedule, and performance.
- Manage a budget that includes engineering support contractors and NASA facility resources.
- Manage project schedules and priorities.
- Monitor technical content of assigned projects with respect to quality, requirements, and schedule.
- Coordinate with technical experts and environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS) management to ensure product performance with proper risk mitigation and cost/schedule control.
- Coordinate across JSC engineering experts such as EE parts, EMI, stress, and safety as appropriate.
- Integrate tasks with other programs as needed.
- Provide senior level project management mentoring to team.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with spacecraft ECLSS functions
- Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations
- Ability to develop and clearly communicate complex information
Preferred
- Familiarity with the Orion program, and experience presenting technical, cost, and schedule information to NASA personnel
- Familiarity with JSC engineering and GFE processes
Transcript Requirement
Transcripts are required for this position.
Additional Requisition Details
Clearance Requirement: None
Access: None
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: Yes
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.
All Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to apply for and maintain at least a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.
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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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