Acts as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader
May lead or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff
Coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines
Initiate studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions within area of expertise
Provide ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors in area of specialization
Take initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Provide technical analyses, requirements, metrics, and overall systems engineering experience in workshops, control boards, and major milestone reviews.
Establish and expand relationships with NASA, other government agencies, commercial primes, international partners, academic institutions, and emerging space entrants.
Partner with engineering and analysis teams to ensure compliance, technical quality, and mission relevance.
Identify emerging technologies and best practices to strengthen future space systems
Work professionally with all levels of management, particularly senior customer officials

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science or related technical discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience in space systems research, design, development, test, operations, and/or engineering
Strong understanding of NASA programs and the NASA organization.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and executive audiences, organizing complex technical and programmatic materials and concepts in clear and logical manner.
Ability to work collaboratively in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.
Experience with technical assessments and flight hardware.
Ability to provide systems-based leadership in the areas of space, ground, and mission systems.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support customer needs, approximately 10%
This 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.

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

Senior Project Engineer

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