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Launch Systems Integration Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 17, 2025
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. 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. Job Summary Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Space Environment and Weather Programs (SEWP) directorate is the lead FFRDC working with SSC SYD 810/ETW branch for acquisition of DOD Space Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) and Space Weather programs. Members of SEWP provides technical assessment and mission assurance for EO/IR Weather System (EWS), EO/IR Weather System Geostationary (EWS-G), Weather System Follow-on: Microwave (WSF-M) and several other missions across the acquisition lifecycle.The ETW branch engages with multiple SBEM stakeholders such as NOAA and DOD Weather Centers (557 Weather Wing (WW), Fleet Numerical Meteorological and Oceanographic Center (FNMOC). This position is based within the Space Environment and Weather Programs (SEWP) Directorate which is at the center of rapidly responding to evolving warfighter needs for various weather and environmental (Space and Terrestrial) sensing. The Launch Systems Integration Project Engineer (Project Engineer - Systems Engineer) position is responsible for the assessment of on-going acquisition programs, providing technical leadership for assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) of the assigned system(s), provide technical leadership to support Launch Vehicle and Space Vehicle (LV/SV) integration and support launch operations. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, CA. What You'll Be Doing Partner across The Aerospace Corporation's engineering matrix organization to provide the customer with objective, data driven assessments to support programmatic decisions Interact with government program offices, weather scientists, launch and payload contractors, operational users and other stakeholders in Space Based Environmental Monitoring community Support system level integration, test and verification activities across the environmental monitoring programs Leadership at working groups that consist of matrixed Aerospace subject matter experts, SE&I, and SETA personnel to quickly resolve technical challenges and issues Ability to work with internal (SV Program offices, ETG & contractors) and external (LV program offices to include multi-manifest programs and their associated contractors) organizations, launch site personnel and their associated contractors, etc., to resolve LV/SV issues and SV/launch site conflicts Support planning and execution of launch rehearsals Support overall task prioritization and resource management planning and reporting What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Launch Systems Integration Project Engineer (Project Engineer - Systems Engineer): Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required A minimum of (8) years of relevant professional or educational experience is required Experience in space systems engineering, system integration and performance verification Experience in spacecraft, payload, and/or launch design and integration Ability to lead teams of technical experts to review design, solve issues, review requirements verification artifacts, etc. Familiarity with systems engineering, program management, and/or the ability to integrate multiple technical viewpoints into cohesive systems view Ability to work effectively with Aerospace peers, internal/external customers, senior staff, and in a team setting Willing to travel occasionally to customer sites approx. 25% (as required) This position requires 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 How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent is strongly preferred Direct experience with DOD, NOAA, NASA launch integration, support activities Firsthand experience with DOD, NOAA, NASA AI&T efforts Knowledge of Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) capabilities Relevant government program office acquisition experience Experience with cost, schedule, and risk assessment Communicating effectively in diverse settings, with diverse personnel Ability to document consistently and regularly status and communications We 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. (Min - Max) $117,300 - $175,900 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our 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: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: 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 We 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. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.