Part-time Engineering Jobs in Torrance, CA

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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The Mission Engineering Department(MED)provides technicalexpertiseand leadership in mission engineering methods, processes, and tools to a broad range of customers, includingDoD,NSS, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, and others. Members of the Mission Engineering Department evaluate and assess customer mission-integration needs and / or challenges, develop end-to-end mission threads, andprovidetimelyadvice, make recommendations to enterprise leaders on risks, issues, and gaps, and develop recommended solutions to enable desired mission outcomes.MEDapplies the mission-engineering tradecraft tocharacterize,build,and analyze end-to-end effects-chains.

Engineering Specialists / SeniorEngineering Specialiststypically serve as technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader on one or more projects. They leadand / or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff, coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program / project lines, mentor and serve as role models for junior staff.

Work Model

This isafull-time,on-siteposition basedin one of ourAerospaceoffices. (Chantilly, VA / Colorado Springs, CO / El Segundo, CA)

WhatYou'llBe Doing

Design and develop system of systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models and mission engineering principles to capture end-to-end mission threads

Develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate program and mission strategic concepts to influence solution conceptual designs for performance, risk, and resilience to disruptive events or threats

Lead development of architecture for modeling, simulation, and data tools and their interactions, defining concepts of operations and use cases, and overseeing implementation to ensure that intendedobjectivesare met

Lead and develop models and analysis toidentifyrisksinnew capabilities. The analysis will include strategic assessments, operations, resources, networks, anddata across the national security space enterprise. The recommendations will inform customer decisions on priorities, funding, requirements, and resourcing for organizations, systems, and training

Lead project teamscomprisingAerospace, customer, and contractor personnel on multiple concurrent projects to elicit andidentifyneeds, requirements, and constraints for studies and marshal technicalexpertisein multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches

Mentor early career and experienced staff, serving as a role model and technical advisor to an exceptionally talented and highly motivated cadre of mission engineers to develop department capabilities and meet emergingdemandsfor departmentexpertise

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements forMEDEngineering Specialist :

Bachelor of Sciencedegree in a technical field

Substantive experience inspace, intelligence, and / or defense domains, typically6or more years

Proficient with engineering and analytic capabilities such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or modeling and simulation.

Experience with project planning and team leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors; to collaborate with other functional organizations within Aerospace

Experience developing and presenting strategic decision-making and strategic communications artifacts for senior-level management and technical architecture design artifacts for engineering-level reviews

Time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to organize and lead cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments

Willing to travel domestically

This position requires a current and active TS / SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance

In addition, minimalrequirements for Senior Engineering Specialist :

Bachelor of Sciencedegree in a technical field, or abachelor'sdegree and equivalent technical experience

You must have substantive experience inspace, intelligence, and / or defense domains, typically10or more years

Demonstrated experience with project planning and team leadership

Exhibits exceptionallyhigh levelof innovation, creativeness, and initiative

How You Can Stand Out

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

Advanced degree in engineering, math, science, or related technical discipline

Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments and generate quality products

Hands-on experience with system or enterprise modeling in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM)

Experience working closely with key Aerospace customer agencies in the defense and intelligence community, including strong knowledge of their domain and strong professional networksranging from operations, requirements, resourcing, acquisitions,testand training

Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps, assigning the tasks to ateamand ensuring the team provides the requisite deliverables on time

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)

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00 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 various 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 equalopportunity employer. 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.