Spacecraft Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Align Aerospace risk management techniques and team efforts during manufacturing and test phases .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,800 - $181,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Aerospace Systems Engineering, with a focus on risk management, customer engagement, and technical recommendations. Proven ability to lead teams in addressing technical issues and ensuring compliance in spacecraft assembly and testing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aerospace Systems EngineeringRisk Management TechniquesTechnical Issue Response LeadershipSpacecraft Technical DisciplineTS/SSBI/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringDesign EvaluationTesting and AnalysesRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action DevelopmentArchitectural RealizationCONOPs MaturationSpace Vehicle Systems EngineeringIn-Factory AssessmentsNon-Conformance Process Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer-Oriented AttitudeCollaborative Problem SolvingCoordination SkillsAbility to Work with Limited Supervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Technical FieldAdvanced Degree in Relevant Technical Field (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

National Security SpaceSpacecraft AssemblyIntegration and Test ActivitiesMatrixed Engineering OrganizationCustomer Support Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align Aerospace risk management techniques and team efforts during manufacturing and test phases
Optimize customer support team engagement in AI&T to enable informed customer decisions
Position Aerospace systems engineering and AI&T teams to address gaps in contractor efforts, document recommendations, close actions, and report to the customer
Lead non-conformance and major technical issue response teams
Direct supporting subject-matter experts in design evaluation, testing, and analyses
Consolidate input and provide recommendations for root cause and corrective action efforts
Support development and execution through architectural realization, design development, and CONOPs maturation
Collaborate with government customers and SETA counterparts on integrated assessments and technical recommendations
Generate periodic written reports and presentations for customers and Aerospace management
Observe and assess spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities in the factory
Provide in-factory MA/QA assessments, including audits, failure review boards, and non-conformance process compliance
Ensure Aerospace works as one team across internal program interfaces for cross-cutting activities
Ensure customers understand how best to employ Aerospace resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field
Six or more years of responsible professional engineering experience
Effective systems engineering and communication skills to identify problems, develop solutions, and assess risks
In-depth knowledge and experience with at least one spacecraft technical discipline
Willingness to support travel, typically 1 week per month; if based in Chantilly, 2 weeks per month of travel
Current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Advanced degree in relevant technical field preferred
Prior experience working space vehicle systems engineering for National Security Space customers preferred
Prior experience providing direct engineering support, in-factory, to the development of satellites preferred
Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization preferred
Demonstrated ability to function effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision
Strong customer-oriented attitude with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer

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