EHP Digital Transformation Project Engineer

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight.  The primary function of this position is to lead digital engineering efforts for the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) office. As a lead engineer representing Aerospace on this NASA team, you will shape the digital transformation of data management, data integration and online environment/tool implementations for EHP and their respective projects including the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Pressurized Rover, and Suits. 

Work Model

• This is a full-time position based in Houston, TX, at Johnson Space Center, offering a Hybrid work model that requires 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a technical and programmatic development expert for NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Office  
• Support cloud environment planning and implementation with the Program Office and stakeholder organizations 
• Oversees development and maintenance of custom applications and business tools 
• Advises Program Office on SharePoint and data matters 
• Supports documentation development and facilitates customer engagement on needs and requirements 
• Educating end users on availability, capability, and operation of tools 
• Effectively and respectfully communicating with managers and researchers across different disciplines and multiple contracts regarding data sets and reporting needs 

What You Need to be Successful - [Project Engineer]

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another related STEM discipline  
• Minimum 6 years of experience with application and tool development 
• Minimum 3 years of experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization 
• Experience defining and leading digital transformation projects 
• Proven Experience managing the software development lifecycle using the Agile methodology 
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including effectively explaining concepts to managers and scientists  
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting and manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities 
• Willing to travel [domestically] approx. 10%
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s degree in science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another related STEM discipline  
• 8+ years’ experience within NASA  
• Experience architecting solutions within the Amazon Web Services cloud environment 
• Demonstrated experience with collaborations supporting multiple research disciplines/specialties 
• Deep knowledge of NASA IT processes  

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.