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Human Spaceflight Systems Engineering and Integration Risk Management Engineer
Human Spaceflight Systems Engineering and Integration Risk Management EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA, United States
Human Spaceflight Systems Engineering and Integration Risk Management Engineer

Human Spaceflight Systems Engineering and Integration Risk Management Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA, United States
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

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 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within CSG, the Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight and program office activities. We are seeking a Human Spaceflight Systems Engineering and Integration Risk Management Engineer (Project Engineer-Systems Engineering) The selected candidate will be leading and integrating the Human Exploration & Space Flight (HESF) divisions support to NASA's EVA and Surface Mobility Program. The HESF division is an organization of engineers providing technical and acquisition expertise along with critical recommendations to NASA's human space flight and space technology enterprise customer to achieve mission success across a large portfolio of space, ground, and user segments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at either Johnson Space Center in Houston TX., Chantilly, VA., Washington, DC., or another NASA center.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide technical and programmatic risk management and coordination across multiple organizations, including both customer and contract personnel for cross program EHP SEI risks
  • Maintain risks in the program risk system and develop organizational tactics to track and communicate risks effectively
  • Lead management and maintenance of the risk portfolio for EHP SEI and ensure understanding of mitigation strategies and coordinate topics across the stakeholder community
  • Coordinate and provide recommendations to senior-level EHP management on hazard and safety analyses, risk assessments, and evaluate operations to ensure compliance with approved S&MA requirements to minimize operational risk.
  • Participate in NASA, Artemis Campaign and EHP Program Office forums
  • Develop periodic status reports and presentations and provide integrated risk overview and mitigation strategies
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customer leadership

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements :

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering / science or another applicable STEM area
  • At least 6+ years of progressively responsible professional engineering / scientific experience
  • Experience with NASA S&MA and Risk Management processes
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on human spacecraft systems
  • Familiarity with EVA and planetary surface systems, requirements, and interfaces
  • Proven ability to connect and communicate across all levels
  • Demonstrated success in leadership and team building skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically approximately 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 :

  • An advanced degree in engineering / science or another applicable STEM area
  • More than 6 years of progressively responsible professional engineering / scientific experience
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with government and contractor personnel
  • Demonstrated expertise successfully working across multiple organizations that contribute to mission success
  • 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
  • A 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 .

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