Space Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Systems Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationCalifornia, United States
Posted April 27, 2026
86600 - 150400 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems Engineer or Sr. Space Systems Engineer to support the acquisition of next-generation space vehicle systems for various customers, including the US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international organizations. The selected candidate will work full-time, on-site at the company's facility in El Segundo, CA, and provide space vehicle systems engineering support, lead studies, and develop as a subject matter expert in space vehicle systems engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline
- Two years of increasingly responsible space vehicle systems engineering experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and systems engineering topics
- Strong personal initiative
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Ability to travel domestically
- Current or active TS/SSBI
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs