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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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within CSG, the Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Division provides comprehensive support to NASA across all human spaceflight operations and program office activities. We are seeking a Milestone Review Specialist for Artemis Host Vehicles (Project Engineer- Technical Project Management) at the Johnson Space Center. The HESF Division comprises a team of specialized engineers who deliver technical and acquisition expertise, providing critical recommendations to NASA's human spaceflight and space technology enterprise. Our mission is to enable mission success across an extensive portfolio spanning space, ground, and user segments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate Artemis vehicle milestone technical documentation and assess xEVA Systems integration impacts on vehicle architecture, interfaces, and operational requirements
• Coordinate with EVA Development Project Office engineering leads to conduct technical reviews aligned with vehicle project/program/provider requirements and NASA procedural standards
• Manage IT resources and collaboration platforms with vehicle project Review Coordinators to support distributed technical review teams
• Develop and maintain Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, informed (RACI) matrices for EVA Development stakeholders, ensuring clear technical authority and accountability across multi-organizational review processes
• Configure and manage review assignments in Configuration Management Workflow (CMW) tool, routing xEVA technical content to appropriate Design Engineering (DE) disciplines and subject-matter experts
• Maintain standardized comment disposition templates ensuring consistent technical issue tracking and resolution across review cycles
• Synthesize technical review feedback into executive out briefs for vehicle milestone reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/SAR), highlighting critical issues and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules tracking Artemis vehicle milestones and xEVA system delivery dependencies

What You Need to be Successful- Project Engineer- Technical Project Management

Minimum Requirements for:

• A bachelor's degree in business/engineering/science or another applicable STEM area
• At least 6+ years of progressive technical leadership experience in systems engineering, human spaceflight operations, hardware, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting NASA Extravehicular Activity (EVA) programs, including hardware design, operational planning, safety protocols, or mission support activities
• Experience supporting NASA program milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, SAR), including preparing technical documentation, coordinating review materials, and presenting to stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences including executive leadership, engineering teams, and external stakeholders; demonstrated success building consensus across multidisciplinary teams and organizations; polished, professional presentation style
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to organize complex technical materials, engineering analyses, and programmatic concepts into clear, logical documentation including technical reports, requirements documents, presentations, and executive briefings
• Demonstrated leadership skills including team building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder relationship management across diverse groups such as suppliers, test facilities, cross-functional internal teams, and external partners
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%
• This position may require 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.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in business, engineering or closely related technical discipline
• Proven expertise performing milestone review planning roles for defense, aerospace, or comparable complex systems.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

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

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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.

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