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 Parts, Materials, and Processes Department (PMPD) provides engineering support for space and launch system design and production to assure functionality, producibility, quality, availability, and reliability. This includes support in the areas of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts procurement, qualification, application, and anomaly resolution as well as materials and processes activities as related to electronic piece parts and assemblies. We also assist the Air Force Space and Missile Center Chief Engineer's Office and NRO's Systems Engineering organization on PMP infrastructure including standardization; supplier and manufacturer audits; issuing advisories, alerts, and lessons learned; data sharing forums, and the generation and modification of military specifications and standards related to PMP.

This position can be filled as an Aerospace Senior Member of Technical Staff or Engineering Specialist

This role can be supported from the Aerospace location in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA

Key Functions

• Provide professional engineering/scientific support within are of active electronics components

• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of active electronic parts for space-related applications

• Collaborate with management, customer, contractor, and/or component supplier personnel to resolve issues related to selection, screening, qualification, failure analysis of electronic parts

• Utilize common root cause analysis tools during problem resolution

• Apply appropriate project management planning and implementation tools to accomplish short and long-term projects

Qualifications

Required

• Degree from an accredited university in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or another appropriate discipline

• 5 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience

• Proficiency in related industry standards (e.g., MIL PRF 19500, MIL PRF 38535) and knowledge in other electronic component technologies

• Experience supporting parts, materials, and processes (PM&P) program management functions which include -- control boards, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI clearance issued by the US Government. US Citizenship required to obtain TS/SSBI clearance

• Excellent communication skills to concisely provide advice to customers

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, collaborative applications (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)

Required for consideration as an Engineering Specialist (in addition)

• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience for engineering specialist

• Prior experience supporting PM&P program management for customers such as the NRO or USAF/SMC

• Expertise in a component related to an industry standard (e.g., MIL PRF 19500, MIL PRF 38535) and knowledge in other electronic component technologies

Preferred

• Advanced degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution

• Current and active Top Secret/SSBI clearance

• Ability to assess emerging technology and develop appropriate methods for use in customer applications

• Experience collaborating with contractors, industry working groups, and/or associations such as NASA Electronics Parts Assurance Group, Defense Logistics Agency, Joint Electron Device Engineering Council, Automotive Electronics Council, during the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of active electronic parts for space-related applications

• Proficiency with ​agile project management applications (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Planner)

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.