Electromechanical Applications Engineer - Engineering Specialist
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.
The Electromechanical Control Department (ECD) is hiring an Electromechanical Applications Engineer - Engineering Specialist. S/he is charged with the responsibility of providing technical support in the areas of control system hardware and algorithms for both spacecraft and launch vehicles. As an ECD subject matter expert, you will specialize working with key components such as gyroscopes, star trackers, encoders, motors, accelerometers, reaction wheels, fast steering mirrors, servo mechanisms, GPS receivers, thrust vector control, and others.
The department performs both technical studies and experimental investigations, in which you will be supporting customer programs. Technical studies often involve the analysis, simulation, evaluation, or testing of control systems and their components. Experimental investigations may include controller design and implementation, data reduction and visualization, sensor and actuator performance evaluation, and electro-optical systems calibration and alignment. Tasks you may typically be involved with are, interaction with government customers, program management, and contractors.
At The Aerospace Corporation, we are committed to providing a safe and diverse workplace for all employees who share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators.
Key Functions
Provide technical expertise in the area of electromechanical control systems
Support multiple programs and work independently with both internal and external customers as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader
Provide oversight, guidance, and technical advice on customer projects, which may include specialized analytical and experimental studies for spacecraft and launch vehicle control system hardware
Verify contractor designs, approaches, and overall system performance
Have the ability to coordinate, organize, and lead the work of other Aerospace staff
Generate written reports and presentations to customers and Aerospace management
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required
(8) years of applicable professional or educational experience is required
Relevant experience in laboratory experimentation, developing test strategies, experiment design, and integration and test
A strong working knowledge of electronics, mechanical design and structures, control systems, inertial sensors and actuators
Experience with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control hardware is required
Experience providing technical support in multi-program, multi-agency environments with government program office personnel, engineering support, and contractors
Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% -25% (as required)
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent is preferred
(12) or more years of increasingly responsible professional or educational experience
Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems
Candidates with significant experience in cryocoolers, system engineering (requirement definition, design and implementation, qualification, and flight), launch vehicle systems (thrust vector control, guidance systems, and/or avionics), space vehicle control systems, space vehicle payload systems, mechanical design, additive manufacturing, structural analysis, dynamics, electronic circuit design and analysis, optics, signal processing and filtering, systems engineering, real-time software development, rapid control prototyping, guidance and navigation, GPS receiver testing and associated algorithms, servo mechanism performance evaluation, small satellite development (nanosat, picosat, femtosat, cubesat), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, UAV, drones), or robotics are strongly desired
Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and control, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance is preferred
Demonstrated experience mentoring and building a product team
Proficiency with any of the following tools: MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, C/C++, Python
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance, which is issued by the US government is preferred
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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 [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.