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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.\nBuilding 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.\nWe are looking for a Human Spaceflight Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering). This position will support various NASA programs integrating activities and serving in various program office roles. M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operational activities and spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemis transportation and Moonbase to develop and address matters for inflight, orbital and surface operations.\nThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility inHouston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nServe in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives \nDefine operational technical requirements for the various programs \nPerform assessments, readiness evaluations \nCollaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry \nReview contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs \nContribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products \nSupport facility and infrastructure related topics and planning \nParticipate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups \nDevelop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners \nSupport technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones \nPrepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices \nWhat You Need to be Successful - Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline \n1 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering and program lifecycle environment \nEntry level experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations \nKnowledge and understanding of the engineering program life cycle \nDemonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders \nStrong presentation and communications skills, including the ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels \nAbility to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines \nThis 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 \nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nAdvanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline \nExperience with NASA processes and teams \nBackground in designing and developing human based operations \nExperience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors \nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$86,600.00 - $129,800.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(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\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. 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  . 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