Job description
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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values and behaviors.
In this role you will support NASA’s International Space Station Program (ISS) in the Avionics and Development Integration Office (ADIO) as a technical integrator and project manager.
The position on-site in Houston, TX.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve alongside the ADIO NASA manager to assist with integration and project management activities across the office
- Support Certification of Flight Readiness (COFR) activities across GNC, Communications and Tracking, Command and Data Handling, Visiting Vehicles (commercial and international)
- Engage in activities across various project areas to develop, integrate, and sustain ISS avionics and radio frequency systems to ensure safe and effective operations of the ISS
- Support visiting vehicle activities allowing for the ISS to continue as a research platform
- Support problem resolution teams and engage at the ISS Program office level in a liaison capacity
- Support multi-center activities, specifically out of NASA MSFC and GSFC
- Support special project initiatives from formulation to implementation
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree from an accredited program
- 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
- Five (5) years of related integration or project manager experience
- Experience in managing requirements and system engineering in the aerospace sector
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
- Ability to lead projects through implementation and work across teams as a lead integrator
- Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Familiarity and Experience with GNC, Communications and Avionics
- Familiarity with NASA and ISS
- Expansive project management and integration expertise
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 diverse 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, genetic information, 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 email at
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