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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Chantilly, VA

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking engineers and technical professionals to contribute to the future of space, national security, and mission‑critical innovation. Our teams in Chantilly support government, civil space, and national security customers by providing technical expertise, objective analysis, and mission‑focused engineering solutions across the program lifecycle. These roles help connect highly skilled engineers to technical organizations delivering trusted guidance and innovation for some of the nation's most important space and defense missions.

• Apply engineering knowledge across one or more targeted areas, including systems engineering, program management, communications and PNT, electronics and sensors, software and data engineering, data science and AI/ML, cybersecurity, flight vehicle systems, and mechanical systems and materials.
• Support technical analysis, requirements development, integration, testing, modeling, evaluation, or execution activities that help customers solve complex mission challenges.
• Partner with customer‑facing and program teams in Chantilly to support space and national security mission priorities.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate mission needs into actionable engineering solutions and informed technical recommendations.
• Operate Strategically to understand broader mission objectives, align technical work to program priorities, and anticipate downstream impacts.
• Engage with Impact and Leads Change to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help teams adopt improved approaches, tools, or processes.
• Foster Innovation and Deliver Results to identify new ideas, improve mission outcomes, and deliver high‑quality products, analysis, or recommendations in support of customer success.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or another applicable STEM discipline.
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more broad engineering or mission‑focused technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems, analyze data, develop recommendations, and contribute to mission‑oriented outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively on cross‑functional teams and communicating technical concepts to peers, leadership, and/or customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with appropriate attention to detail, and adapt in a fast‑paced technical environment.
• Some positions aligned to this hiring event may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in an applicable STEM discipline.
• Prior experience supporting space, defense, intelligence, research and development, acquisition, or other mission‑critical technical environments.
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the targeted event skill areas and a demonstrated record of technical impact.
• An active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI with CI polygraph for opportunities requiring immediate mission access.
• Experience influencing technical decisions, improving processes, mentoring others, or helping teams deliver measurable results.
• Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results 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

We are all unique, from various 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.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.