Senior Project Engineer

Company: Aerospace Corporation
Location: Reston
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally. Responsibilities The Photonics Technology Department has a need for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Project Engineer to help bridge the gap between our Research Development (RD) technology portfolio and the Program Office. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will work alongside the Department Director and the RD dept. to lead and define roadmaps to align to customer needs. This role will be critical to help the team create a comprehensive portfolio that flows from basic RD to applied prototype demonstrations. It is essential the Senior Project Engineer is able to digest both the fundamental understanding of the RD portfolio as well as the broad mission of our customers to create an actionable strategy. Key Functions Serves as a technical liaison, similar to a technical business development role, between the RD team and program office personnel, with the aim to align RD projects towards customer applications. Acts as onsite domain expert and the principal representative to the customer for the department, coordinating multiple simultaneous tasks and taking responsibility for larger multi-disciplinary efforts. During execution of customer sponsored projects, identifies issues, prioritizes tasks, facilitates communication, and acts as a spokesperson. Acts as a mentor to other team members providing technical guidance and programmatic insight. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent Typically 10 years of experience in progressively more responsible engineering roles This position requires a current and active TSSSBISCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance Preferred Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent High level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative Technical competencies in multiple domains such as Physics, MechE, EE, SE, or related. Multi-disciplinary systems engineering andor program management experience including leadership of matrixed teams Broad lifecycle experience to include familiarity with requirements development, design review, system integration, and test, risk assessment, failure analysis, requirements verification and validation, and enterprise test Working knowledge of Aerospace Engineering Matrix organization and Laboratory capabilities and personnel Understanding of Survivability Assurance mission and specific program requirements Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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