Aerospace Corporation

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 Aerospace Corporation's Digital Communications Implementation Department (DCID) is searching for a technician that can support our IT infrastructure. Our group uses software-defined radios and FPGA technology to develop advanced communication and navigation system prototypes that solve problems related to digital communication systems. DCID's system administrator will be responsible for maintaining smooth operations of multi-user computer systems across the department's laboratories and servers. The Sys Admin will establish and monitor administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune system performance, install system software and hardware, monitor system availability, access and security, and allocate/maintain mass storage space. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources and develops, tests, and maintains business continuity procedures in conjunction with other support teams. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity and Objectivity. Key Functions Maintain department IT systems across several labs at various levels of classification Monitor and manage the servers, background jobs, performance of the system Coordinates with other support teams including network, security, application, customer, and as applicable vendor teams Collaborates with other support teams and vendors to develop, deploy, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT services Monitor the status of work processes, system logs, etc. User, Role and Authorization management Automating system maintenance where possible Develops storage allocations, defines backup and archival procedures and maintains and modifies backup and recovery process. Monitors storage use and resources and troubleshoots storage related issues. Evaluates vendors and makes recommendations for hardware/software purchases. This position can be filled as an Aerospace Systems Administrator III or IV Qualifications Required 5 or more years experience with an Associates Degree or equivalent vocational/military training or 7+ years of relevant experience with High School Diploma or equivalent Experience working in a development environment, following safety procedures, taking care of equipment Familiarity with electronics or environmental test equipment Ability to support, configure, and maintain operating systems, hardware, applications, and system automation and configuration management technologies Experience maintaining Linux Servers and workstations Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance Required for consideration as an Aerospace Sys Admin IV 8 or more years experience with an Associates Degree or equivalent vocational/military training or 10+ years of relevant experience with High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines Proficiency in working in a development environment, following safety procedures, taking care of equipment Proficiency with electronics or environmental test equipment Demonstrated experience supporting, configuring, and maintaining operating systems, hardware, applications, and system automation and configuration management technologies Proficiency in maintaining Linux Servers and workstations Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance Preferred (both) Experience with radio systems and associated test equipment Experience maintaining classified information systems Experience managing equipment / inventory control / equipment tracking Significant experience with computers and networks to support managing a laboratory computer setup DevOps experience, specifically with Jenkins Servers Experience with GitHub and managing Git repositories Current Top Secret clearance 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . - provided by Dice

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. Grow your career internally at Aerospace. Our best talent comes from within! Summary The Vehicle Design and Innovation Department (VDID) within the Architecture and Design Subdivision provides vehicle system engineering and programmatic support for its customers. Though the emphasis is placed on upfront system engineering, feasibility design and analysis, and concept development, VDID staff provide end-to-end system engineering support throughout a program life cycle. The selected candidate possesses experience applying and managing vehicle system engineering processes and tools throughout the lifecycle of space vehicle programs. In addition, the candidate will possess broad experience in leading and working with multi-disciplinary teams and organizations. Key Functions Work with Colorado Springs program offices, customers, and contractors to elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies; scope, plan, and execute studies; and effectively communicate task status, methods, results, and recommendations in briefings and formal technical reports Direct Colorado Springs technical activities, organize project teams and execute directly or through project teams Closely collaborate with the Director and other Aerospace personnel to identify and organize technical expertise in multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches to address complex problems Coordinate with and reachback to other department staff and members of ETG Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the development and analysis of space vehicles Lead and participate in conceptual and preliminary design studies of space systems Evaluate spacecraft design and architecture concepts Participate in design reviews Develop tools and models that support spacecraft design and analysis activities This position is available as a Senior MTS (L1) or an Engineering Specialist (L2) Required for Senior MTS (L1) Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, science, or a related field Typically 5 years of technical engineering experience after a bachelor's degree Strong background in space systems engineering Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure Demonstrated ability to work on a wide variety of spacecraft systems engineering tasks from concept development to launch Experience in developing, leading, and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies Demonstrated technical spacecraft analysis and design support for feasibility studies, architecture analysis, and business case assessments Strong interpersonal and communications skills Strong, demonstrated personal initiative This position requires a current and active Secret/SBBI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Additional Requirements for Engineering Specialist Ideally 8 years of technical experience after a bachelor's degree Preferred Advanced degree in a related STEM field Extensive use of MS Office and other computer applications, especially in support of space vehicle design and analysis Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . - provided by Dice

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 As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will use your creativity to innovate next generation prototypes for space, airborne, and ground systems. This opportunity requires initiative and creativity along with foundations in analysis. This opportunity is for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be part of Aerospace's xLab, which developing prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address the country's challenging problems. We engage with potential customers during concept development, evolve to project definition, fabrication and execution, and support the transition of new technology and capability to industry partners. Our team develops the advanced prototypes that will inform the next generation of ground and space-based sensors. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop mechanical systems such as space imaging payloads, lasercom, electronics packaging, mechanisms, opto-mechanical systems, and ground support equipment. Key Functions Design and analyze mechanical systems for laboratory, ground, air, and space applications. Assemble and test mechanical systems. Engage with stakeholders to develop requirements and interfaces. Work independently, and under the direction of systems engineering, project management, and scientists. Work with other engineers to solve multi-disciplinary problems. This position is available as a Senior Member of Technical Staff or a Research Engineer Qualifications Required for Senior Member of Technical Staff Bachelors of Science in a STEM field or equivalent 5 or more years of relevant work experience in mechanical design and analysis Expertise in using CAD modeling tools such as Solidworks, Creo, or NX Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Demonstrated experience developing mechanical parts, assemblies and mechanical systems Demonstrated experience performing stress analysis of structures and mechanical elements, using classical hand methods and design-level Finite Element Analysis such as Solidworks Simulation Limited (10%) travel may be 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 Preferred for Senior Member of Technical Staff Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent 5 or more years of increasing responsibility and related engineering experience Experience with Solidworks and Solidworks Simulation Experience with the development of airborne or spaceflight hardware and systems Experience with opto-mechanical design Experience with mechanism design Required for Research Engineer Same requirements as a Senior Member of Technical Staff noted above, in addition to: Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent 8 or more years of relevant work experience in mechanical design and analysis Experience in a management and supervisory roles; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customer and corporate staff Preferred for Research Engineer Same prefered skills as a Senior Member of Technical Staff noted above, in addition to: Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent 8 or more years of increasing responsibility and related engineering experience 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . - provided by Dice