The Aerospace Corporation

Backend Engineer

• Manage Kubernetes for on-prem and in AWS production environments with end-to-end responsibilities of deployment, upgrade, patching, performance tuning, capacity planning & backups/DR.
• Frequent full security patching of all layers of Kubernetes infrastructure while maintaining very high uptime
• Ownership and engineering responsibility of production AWS and Kubernetes services
• Identify and resolve full Kubernetes stack engineering problems independently
• Ensure successful real-time analysis of telemetry data from space launch partners, such as SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin
• Provide after-hours support for Kubernetes infrastructure troubleshooting during launch events
• Support scientists and engineers running workloads and apps in Kubernetes
• Provide Linux expertise and troubleshooting
• Evaluate and test new products and technologies
• Use code to enhance and automate operations

Kubernetes Engineer

DevOps Engineer

• Develop IaC automation to make deploying and managing secure and hardened Linux systems both in large enterprise environment as well as in multiple SAPs / CAPs standalone (air-gapped) networks faster, more consistent, more sustainable​
• Implementation that enables even those with less code knowledge​
• Strategy including how to enable/transform greater adoption by admins
• Software development of the IaC code base for Linux systems, including: Security hardening, compliance, and automation tasks
• Automated Linux system provisioning and configuration management
• Manage common software tools, agents, and config​
• Stage and test rollouts of software & configurations​
• Manage enterprise-scale Linux services and infrastructure
• Upgrades of IaC infrastructure itself, both servers and agents​

Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer

General

• Serving as key technical expert and point of contact for department projects in the area of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and vehicle design
• Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
• Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers
• Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates
• Supporting department growth by technical mentoring of junior staff members in one or more department capability areas
• Occasional travel to support customer efforts

Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist

Full-stack Engineer

• Advise national security and civil/commercial customers on schedule planning, program phasing, and execution strategies to support the successful development and delivery of space systems.
• Participate in space system design, acquisition, and program evaluation teams, supporting or leading schedule analysis activities and providing insight into schedule feasibility, critical path drivers, and schedule-related program risks.
• Develop and evaluate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and perform independent schedule estimates and schedule health assessments to assess schedule realism and program execution readiness.
• Conduct schedule risk analyses using probabilistic modeling techniques to quantify potential impacts to key program milestones and delivery timelines.
• Analyze contractor schedules, proposals, and program documentation to evaluate schedule performance, margin, and programmatic risks, and ensure Aerospace technical quality in terms of completeness, accuracy, and analytical rigor.
• Develop and maintain schedule analysis tools, databases, and methodologies, contributing to more efficient and data-driven schedule engineering practices across programs.
• Mentor junior staff, support peer reviews of technical products, and develop clear reports and briefings that communicate schedule findings and recommendations to support critical customer decisions.

Senior Schedule Engineer

• Identify payload-related hardware issues / risks, document mitigations, and make recommendations to government customers within a dynamic program office environment
• Support and/or lead applicable hardware anomaly investigations
• Serve as a principal technical representative on all payload related electronics hardware to the customer and facilitate communications with the broader customer payload community
• Lead a diverse team of technical experts within Aerospace ETG to manage and mitigate all technical risks that arise throughout the entire acquisition life cycle
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication related to space vehicle electronics hardware design, test, and operation across GDO and IPD
• Monitor and assist in development of budgets and other resource allocations to accomplish tasks within the payload group

Payload Space Systems Hardware Project Leader / Senior Project Leader

Manager

• Provide expert technical consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, management, customers, and contractors on fluid-systems analysis, including tank thermodynamics, two-phase flow, and low-gravity fluid dynamics
• Lead technical teams in identifying, analyzing, and developing mitigation strategies for complex fluid-systems challenges across booster and upper stage applications
• Maintain cutting-edge expertise in emerging technologies and industry trends related to cryogenic propellant behavior and fluid dynamics
• Deliver high-quality technical products through independent analysis, rigorous review of contractor deliverables, and performance assessments
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve design, analysis, and test methodologies for evaluating launch vehicle fluid systems
• Drive innovation by identifying capability gaps and leading the development of advanced tools and analytical methods for fluid systems modeling
• Execute full-spectrum management responsibilities including workforce planning, budget management, performance evaluations, staff assignments, and administrative oversight
• Proactively identify and communicate technical needs, risks, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders with appropriate urgency and context
• Ensure timely delivery of mission-critical products that directly support customer decision-making and program milestones
• Foster collaborative partnerships with program offices, customers, and contractors through transparent communication and relationship management
• Champion continuous learning and professional growth through strategic mentoring, constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and formal development opportunities
• Build and sustain a high-performing team culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and mission success

Manager, Fluid Systems

Architect

• Guide the SWAC’s Government leadership, providing expert advice on technical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and mission architectures for both space and ground-based operations.
• Spearhead the development of future space architectures, designing resilient and effective solutions to operate in a highly contested operational environment.
• Lead analytical efforts that define the battlefield of tomorrow, developing comprehensive analytic plans, identifying critical tasks, and guiding studies to shape the future of space warfighting.
• Collaborate with a diverse team across multiple classifications, engaging with interagency, military, and civilian communities – including key organizations like Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), US Space Command (USSC) and other Combatant Commands.
• Leverage Aerospace’s vast resources to tap into a wealth of expertise, solving complex customer challenges and delivering impactful solutions.
• Make a tangible impact by communicating your findings to senior leadership at Aerospace and the government, ensuring your work directly influences national security strategy.

Senior NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect

Contracts Specialist

• Advise key stakeholders and government customers by conducting cradle-to-grave contract support, risk management, and contract support activities to communicate contract administration, compliance, and oversight activities, best practices and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with government program office customers, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive, and decisive advice on diverse and innovative contracting strategies.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in project/program/portfolio planning and resolving complex contract issues, focusing on clear communication and relationship management.
• Develop recommendations for complex contractual matters, contracts strategy, vendor relationship management, risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Support modernization of capabilities to better manage, integrate, and share data across the subdivision and ensure the implementation of technical and operational best practices and lessons learned.
• Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
• Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions.

Technical Acquisition and Contracts Specialist

Engineering Manager

• Partner with ETG stakeholders, program offices, and U.S. government customers including SSC, SSDP, and the Intelligence Community to provide expertise on national security missions
• Design and implement a strategic vision with department leadership for the sustainment and development of functional area capabilities, staffing, and resources
• Steward innovative internal investments that address emerging customer needs
• Lead workforce development initiatives including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retention strategies
• Effectively manage staff workloads and performance
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence

Engineering Manager – Orbit and Trajectory Utility

Director

• Develop and execute organizational strategies aligned with corporate and customer objectives
• Collaborate with customers and subject matter experts to project future customer needs and proactively acquire funding to develop capabilities to meet those needs
• Assemble high functioning, diverse project teams to build nationally-recognized space modeling and simulation capabilities
• Build a talented national organization through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new staff
• Obtain, manage, and tailor work assignments to staff skillsets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with peer organizations, and a broad base of customers
• Develop an organizational culture that promotes a welcoming, engaging, innovative work environment
• Manage budgets and procure required hardware and software
• Provide quality control to ensure that organizational products are of the highest quality
• Provide written and verbal briefings and recommendations to senior Aerospace leadership
• Evaluate staff performance and provide frequent, constructive feedback
• Serve as an individual technical contributor and technical project lead as needed

Director – Modeling & Simulation Software

Engineer

• Serve in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives
• Define operational technical requirements for the various programs
• Perform assessments, readiness evaluations
• Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry
• Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs
• Contribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products
• Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning
• Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups
• Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners
• Support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
• Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices

Human Spaceflight Engineer

• Learn to perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems
• Understand test plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose rate latchup/upset, and single event effects
• Learn to prepare survivability analyses for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
• Understand plans and procedures for component and box-level Flash X-ray testing
• Learn to perform radiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools (ASSIST, QPROMPT, DGBETS, GSCENARIO, PRPSIM, FAB4DA, EMREP, GAP-RF), testable hardware toolkit (THTk), FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren and other radiation analysis tools
• Review and understand radiation requirements and compliance at PDRs, CDRs, and other program reviews as required
• Review of industry to review survivability/radiation plans and implement best practices

Senior Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer

Advisor

• Leads technical analysis for official correspondence between military services, combat support agencies, the intelligence community, Congress, and the White House on space technology matters, including technology maturation assessments, transition strategies, and capability gap analysis.
• Coordinates congressional response actions regarding space technology maturation, transfer, and transition, including preparation of technical briefings, position papers, and testimony support materials.
• Develops technical strategies and roadmaps for priority space technology areas including Multi-Orbit Constellations, Beyond GPS/Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, AI/ML for space systems, and emerging commercial space partnerships.
• Conducts comprehensive technical assessments of space systems, architectures, and technology maturation efforts across the DoD space portfolio.
• Performs data-driven analysis of system performance metrics, technical risk, and technology readiness levels to inform senior leader decision-making.
• Develops architecture decision records (ADRs), technical strategy documents, and analytical reports on space technology trends, capability gaps, and investment priorities.
• Provides expert technical translation between engineering teams and senior policy/operational leaders.
• Supports technology transfer and transition analysis, identifying pathways from research through operational deployment.
• Facilitates daily coordination across FFRDCs, UARCs, service laboratories (Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory), and the industrial base to synchronize space technology development efforts and resolve technical integration challenges.
• Integration leader for major working groups and oversight councils, including the PNT Oversight Council, Space Test Program coordination bodies, and other cross-organizational forums.
• Identifies issues, prioritizes tasks, facilitates communications, and acts as spokesperson to OSW leadership.
• Manages technical dependencies and interfaces across organizational boundaries to ensure alignment of space technology initiatives with strategic objectives.

Senior Tech Coordinator – OSW Space Technology Programs

• Providing Space Domain Awareness (SDA) system architecture expertise to customers and engineering teams who are working to prioritize requirements, update systems, and bring new systems online
• Collaborating with outside organizations to provide technical support
• Performing hands on technical work in the fields of SDA sensors and SDA mission processing systems
• Influencing key government and contractor stakeholders to move forward with proposed capabilities
• Working with other Aerospace, government, and contractor engineering teams who reside in different physical locations, specifically Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA
• Ensuring the performance and capabilities of systems within the portfolio are adequate to meet the Mission Delta’s needs
• Proposing the development of new capabilities to fill critical gaps
• Working directly with contractors to ensure the prioritization of their work is consistent with the most pressing customer needs
• Driving to decisions based on unbiased technical merit
• Managing and reconciling conflicting requirements
• Balancing system engineering with agile development practices
• Developing strategies to meet mission need in a context of cost/schedule constraints

Kubernetes Engineer

Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer

Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist

Senior Schedule Engineer

Payload Space Systems Hardware Project Leader / Senior Project Leader

Manager, Fluid Systems

Senior NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect

Technical Acquisition and Contracts Specialist

Engineering Manager – Orbit and Trajectory Utility

Director – Modeling & Simulation Software

Human Spaceflight Engineer

Human Spaceflight Engineer

Senior Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer

Senior Tech Coordinator – OSW Space Technology Programs

Senior Space Domain Awareness Project Leader