Space Systems Engineer /Sr Space Systems Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationCalifornia, United States
Posted April 27, 2026
117300 - 226900 USD
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.
Join The Aerospace Corporation as a Space Systems Engineer/Sr Space Systems Engineer and contribute to the development of innovative space vehicle systems for US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers. Provide space vehicle systems engineering support, lead studies, and deliver products requiring space systems engineering expertise. Mentor junior members and establish high-performing teams. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available.
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.