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The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingDefenseManufacturing
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 Systems Engineer — Houston, Onsite

Advance 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.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaCOColoradoFLFloridaTXTexas
$100,300 – $150,400 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredSystems Engineer

Description

  • Integrate activities across NASA programs and serve in program office roles.
  • Lead agency work to develop, analyze, integrate, and implement human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operational activities, and spacecraft and surface system definitions.
  • Coordinate Artemis transportation and Moonbase initiatives covering in-flight, orbital, and surface operations.
  • Connect Moonbase, nuclear, science, and Artemis transportation exploration topics through program office work.
  • Define operational technical requirements across programs.
  • Assess programs and evaluate readiness.
  • Work with NASA mission architects, designers, and program experts across government and industry.
  • Check contractor deliverables and NASA requirements for compliance and system effectiveness.
  • Help develop standards and documentation for exploration operations.
  • Manage key program plans and products.
  • Support facility and infrastructure planning.
  • Take part in technical, safety, and integration working groups.
  • Prepare technical and progress reports for internal teams and external partners.
  • Support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and major design milestones.
  • Create clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM field.
  • For Senior Member of Technical Staff: 3 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs.
  • Experience in human exploration architecture, integration, and mission operations, with the ability to lead technical tasks.
  • Strong knowledge and practical application of the engineering program lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and verification and validation.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence technical decisions.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts to technical and management audiences at all levels.
  • Ability to work across diverse teams and engineering disciplines, including human-in-the-loop disciplines.
  • Experience with systems engineering tools and methods, such as model-based systems engineering and requirements management tools.
  • Record of delivering technical products and meeting program milestones.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to the work location or customer sites, domestically and internationally, approximately 10–25%.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
  • For Project Engineer, Systems Engineering: 6 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs.
  • Technical leadership experience, including leading complex technical efforts, managing cross-functional teams, and setting technical strategy across multiple programs.
  • Expert knowledge of the engineering program lifecycle and experience leading work from concept through operations.
  • Ability to make final technical recommendations, manage technical baselines, and represent the organization in senior technical forums with NASA, industry partners, and international stakeholders.
  • Experience managing technical performance metrics, identifying program risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency with systems engineering tools and digital engineering methods.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternative work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) plan with total company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are eligible and vested upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional development programs to support career advancement.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • An inclusive workplace grounded in teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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