Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Lead and oversee the systems engineering and integration life cycle, including hardware development, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $155,900 - $233,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in systems engineering and integration for human rated spacecraft, with a strong focus on hardware development, requirements verification, and project coordination. Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with international partners to ensure successful system integration.

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Systems EngineeringHuman Rated Spacecraft MechanismsHardware DevelopmentRequirements VerificationProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringIntegrationHardware DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionFlight Acceptance TestingAnomaly ResolutionMobility Mechanisms DesignTechnical StudiesConcept of Operations DefinitionTrade Studies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringSecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

SpacecraftMission-Critical ApplicationsInternational CollaborationHazard ReviewsRe-Flight Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the systems engineering and integration life cycle, including hardware development, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing
Perform architectural and technical studies for NASA customers, focusing on mobility mechanisms
Provide subject matter expertise to formulation and testing teams
Oversee and coordinate project activities, meetings, and technical, cost, schedule, and risk tasks
Support assessment of engineering design concepts and architectures
Perform systems engineering, integration, and test activities
Support system-level trade studies, concept of operations definition, and requirements definition and verification
Travel as required to customer sites and technical conferences and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in electrical or mechanical engineering
10+ years of experience in human rated spacecraft mechanisms and structures to include operations and hardware development
Hands-on experience in the design of spacecraft flight hardware systems to include coordination of systems and hardware interface requirements
Experience leading systems engineering and integration for complex spacecraft, particularly for mission-critical space applications
Experience working with international partners to ensure seamless system integration and coordination
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 2 times per year
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance

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
Travel to support various customer sites and technical conferences and meetings