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Senior Engineering Specialist
Senior Engineering Specialist-March 2024
Colorado Springs
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior 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) is a vital component ofVSD, entrusted with the critical role of providing unparalleled technicalsupport in the realm of control system hardware and algorithms for bothspacecraft and launch vehicles. ECD subject matter experts specialize inpivotal components such as gyroscopes, star trackers, encoders,motors, accelerometers, reaction wheels, fast steering mirrors, servomechanisms, GPS receivers, thrust vector control, and more. This dynamicdepartment engages in extensive technical studies and experimentalinvestigations to bolster customer programs.These activities encompasseverything from control system analysis, simulation, and evaluation toreal-world testing of control hardware and sensor systems. ECD's endeavorsoften necessitate seamless collaboration with government stakeholders, program

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

  What You'll Be Doing

  Program Support: Serve as the technical authority, consultant, primaryinvestigator, or project leader on multiple programs, collaboratingseamlessly with both internal and external customers.

  Technical Guidance: Provide invaluable oversight, guidance, and expertadvice on customer projects, including specialized analytical andexperimental studies pertaining to spacecraft and launch vehicle controlsystem hardware.

  Electromechanical Expertise: Leverage your profound expertise in the fieldof electromechanical control systems to drive innovation and excellence.

  Quality Assurance: Thoroughly evaluate and verify contractor designs,methodologies, and overall system performance to ensure the higheststandards of quality and reliability.

  What You Need to be Successful

  Minimum Requirements:

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

  (12) years of applicable professional or educational experience is required

  Relevant experience in laboratory experimentation, developing teststrategies, experiment design, and integration and test

  A strong working knowledge of electronics, mechanical design andstructures, control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators

  A background with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control hardware isrequired

  Experience providing technical suppor in multi-program, multi-agencyenvironments, engaging seamlessly with government program officepersonnel, engineering support, and contractors

  You should have strong people management skills which includes: training,motivating and directing employees to optimize... For full info followapplication 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 orexpression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status,ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability,medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any othercharacteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual

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