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Engineering Specialist-March 2024
Colorado Springs
Mar 28, 2026
About Engineering Specialist

  The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's spaceprograms, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technicalexpertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and developmentcenter (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space-delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, andcyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join ourteam, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thoughtleaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

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

  Job Summary

  The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas anddata behind current and future systems supplying innovative research anddevelopment; technical evaluations during the acquisition process;conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; andoperational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical andaerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicleengineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics;electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics;propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms;structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

  The Electromechanical Control Department (ECD) provides technical supportfor control hardware used on spacecraft and launch vehicles, as well asterrestrial and aerial applications.We specialize in mission criticalcontrolsensors and actuators, includingelectric motors, gyroscopes andIMUs, accelerometers, gimbals, steering mirrors, encodersandresolvers, star trackers, GPS receivers, capacitive andinductivesensors, servo mechanisms,thrustvector controlactuators, and reactionwheels.As an Engineering Specialistin ECD, you willplan andconducttechnicalstudies, experimental investigations, and verification activities tosupport customer programs, interacting with government customers, programmanag

  Work Model

  This is a full-time position, nominally based in Colorado Springs, CO,offering a hybrid work model that combines regular onsite work and remoteflexibility as the business needs allow. Additional locations to consider areEl Segundo, CA or Albuquerque, NM.

  What You'll Be Doing

  Conduct technical studies involving the testing, evaluation, analysis,or simulation of control hardware components

  Develop, characterize, and integrate digital engineering models of variouscontrol hardware components

  Supervise and support experimental investigations in the Mechatronics ResearchLaboratory (managed by ECD)and/or other Aerospace labsincludingcontrolsensor and actuator performance evaluation, controller design andimplementation, and data reduction and visualization associated with thestudy of key hardware components

  Interact with government customers, program management, and contractorssupporting multiple programs.Clearly communicatethe results of studies whileworking with both internal and external customers and stakeholders as atechnical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader

  What You Need to be Successful

  Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required

  8 years of applicable professional experience is required

  Expertise with laboratory experimentation, test strategy development,experiment design, and integration and testing

  A strong working knowledge of electronics, mechanical design, controlsystems, inertial sensors, and actuatorsapplicable to spacecraft and/orlaunch vehicles

  Experience performing technical support in complex environments(multi-program, multi-agency) involving customers, program offices,engineering support, and contractors

  Strong people skills including: coaching, mentoring, training,motivating, directing employees to optimize workplace productivity, andpromoting professional growth

  Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW,SolidWorks, C/C++, Python

  Flexibility for... For full info follow application link.

  The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actionemployer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in whichunique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producingsuperior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration foremployment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race,age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medicalconditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or

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