Human Spaceflight Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationSupport NASA Artemis transportation and lunar base operations by defining requirements, assessing readiness, and integrating human spaceflight systems at The Aerospace Corporation.
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The Aerospace Corporation is an independent nonprofit organization that operates a federally funded research and development center dedicated to the space enterprise. Its teams provide objective technical analysis, engineering support, and strategic assessments for government, civil, and commercial customers. Work at The Aerospace Corporation spans space cybersecurity, satellite-system resilience, space safety, environmental satellite programs supported by agencies such as NOAA and NASA, orbital debris mitigation, and technologies that advance national space capabilities. The organization brings together expertise across aerospace, defense, consulting, and related technical fields, supporting employees working on complex challenges shaping the future of space.
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Human Spaceflight Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
United States
California
Colorado
Texas$86,600 – $129,800 / year
On-siteFull-timeJuniorEnglish RequiredEngineerSupport The Aerospace Corporation’s NASA human spaceflight programs by defining operational requirements, assessing readiness, and integrating Artemis transportation and lunar operations.
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Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer — Houston, Onsite
The Aerospace CorporationUnited StatesCaliforniaColorado
FloridaTexas$100,300 – $150,400 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredSystems EngineerAdvance NASA Artemis, Moonbase, and human spaceflight programs through systems integration and mission planning. Define operational requirements and assess readiness for The Aerospace Corporation’s NASA customers.
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Embedded Systems and Software Engineering Intern - Chantilly, VA
The Aerospace CorporationUnited StatesCalifornia
Virginia$25 – $30 / hour
On-siteFull-timeEntry levelEnglish RequiredFull-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerUndergraduate internship developing Python, Java, and C software for simulated space and ground systems at The Aerospace Corporation. The work supports defense, civil, and commercial space programs.
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Deputy General Counsel — The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, VA
The Aerospace CorporationUnited StatesCaliforniaVirginia$248,000 – $372,000 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral CounselLead legal operations for The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded space research and development center, while advising executives on contracts, compliance, governance, litigation, and risk.
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Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer - Houston, TX Onsite
The Aerospace CorporationLead spacecraft mechanisms architecture, integration, and testing for NASA human spaceflight programs at The Aerospace Corporation. Support Johnson Space Center missions and flight hardware development.
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Structural Mechanics Project Engineer — Hybrid, El Segundo
The Aerospace CorporationUnited States
AlabamaCaliforniaColorado
New MexicoVirginia$129,000 – $193,500 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredEngineerThe Aerospace Corporation seeks a structural mechanics project engineer to develop integrated solutions for national space programs. This role leads cross-functional work spanning vehicle engineering, acquisition, and hardware operations.
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Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Engineer – Computer Vision and Relative Navigation
The Aerospace CorporationUnited StatesCaliforniaColoradoVirginia$100,000 – $140,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredComputer Vision EngineerMachine Learning EngineerAdvance spacecraft rendezvous systems through computer vision and relative-navigation engineering at The Aerospace Corporation. Develop algorithms, flight-dynamics tools, and AI/ML analyses for national space customers.
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Data Scientist at The Aerospace Corporation - Colorado Springs, CO
The Aerospace CorporationUnited StatesColorado$95,000 – $130,000 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredData ScientistDevelop machine-learning experiments and AI systems for space and defense customers at The Aerospace Corporation. This full-time onsite role is based in Colorado Springs, with project deployment in Boulder.
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