Human Spaceflight Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Serve in the program office and act as a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science, and Artemis transportation initiatives .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $86,600 - $129,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and program lifecycle management, with a strong ability to collaborate across diverse teams and communicate technical concepts effectively. Proficient in developing operational technical requirements and supporting NASA programs through integration and compliance.

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Systems EngineeringProgram Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Report DevelopmentCollaboration Across Engineering DisciplinesPresentation and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Operational Technical RequirementsReadiness EvaluationsStandards DevelopmentHuman Exploration ArchitectureEngineering Program Life Cycle

Soft Skills

InitiativeRelationship ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NASA ProcessesTechnical Interchange Meetings

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship for Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Exploration OperationsArtemis TransportationMoonbaseHuman Based OperationsInternational Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve in the program office and act as a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science, and Artemis transportation initiatives
Define operational technical requirements for various programs
Perform assessments and readiness evaluations
Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry
Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements for compliance and system effectiveness
Contribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations
Manage key program plans and products
Support facility and infrastructure-related topics and planning
Participate in technical, safety, and integration working groups
Develop technical and progress reports for internal teams and external partners
Support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices
Support NASA programs by integrating activities and serving in various program office roles
Coordinate and collaborate across Artemis transportation and Moonbase for inflight, orbital, and surface operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
1 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering and program lifecycle environment
Entry level experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations
Knowledge and understanding of the engineering program life cycle
Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong 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
Ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline (impressive if you have)
Experience with NASA processes and teams (impressive if you have)
Background in designing and developing human based operations (impressive if you have)
Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors (impressive if you have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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