COSMIC – Senior Project Management Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

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.

The Civil Systems Group (CSG) is seeking qualified individuals with experience supporting program and project implementation of space technologies, capabilities, and missions for a diverse customer set at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other government organizations. We are looking for a COSMIC – Project Management Engineer, Senior Project Engineer- Technical Program Management Office. This position will support the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC) and other ISAM activities within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, along with other ISAM activities throughout Aerospace.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in one of the following locations: Chantilly, VA, Albuquerque, NM, El Segundo, CA, Crystal City, VA, Houston, TX, Cleveland, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for facilitation, and technical and program management for the Missions and Ecosystems Focus Area and Industry Caucus in support of the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC) 
• Provide program integration and strategic input to COSMIC leadership 
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for product development 
• Support strategic design, road mapping, and community building efforts 
• Organize and lead engineering teams to solve customer challenges 
• Communicate effectively and be able to summarize and present findings to Aerospace, customer, and community senior leadership. 
• Participate in day-to-day technical tasking and issue resolution 
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed 

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer- Technical Program Management Office

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM Field  
• 12+ years of increasingly responsible professional engineering expertise, including experience in a systems engineering and/ or program management environment  
• Strong project management, technical leadership, and team management skills  
• Experience with technology development, systems engineering, and space architecture definition 
• Familiarity with ISAM technologies, personnel, and government and private sector organizations with an interest in providing or requesting ISAM services 
• Proven experience in partnership development / customer relations with multiple government customers 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and clearly communicate complex information 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customer and coworkers in a geographically distributed team environment 
• Ability to identify and communicate concerns to leadership in a diplomatic manner 
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. 10%, 2 offsites and one in person conference required per year with optional support to other conferences
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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:

• An advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM Field  
• Experience in organizing cross-disciplinary organizations that include multiple government customers, industry, and academia. 
• Experience with business development, customer relations, and other aspects of the commercial space community. 
• Experience with one or more fundamental technologies associated with ISAM: rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD); space robotics, spacecraft autonomy, interface standards, on-orbit assembly, on-orbit manufacturing. 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$151,300 - $226,900

Pay Basis: Annual

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.