COSMIC – Senior Project Management Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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, youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Building on The Aerospace Corporations 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 NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
The Civil Systems Group (CSG) is seeking qualified individuals with experience supporting program and project implementation of space technologies, capabilities, and missions for a diverse customer set at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other government organizations. We are looking for a COSMIC – Project Management Engineer, Senior Project Engineer- Technical Program Management Office. This position will support the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC) and other ISAM activities within NASAs Space Technology Mission Directorate, along with other ISAM activities throughout Aerospace.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in one of the following locations: Chantilly, VA, Albuquerque, NM, El Segundo, CA, Crystal City, VA, Houston, TX, Cleveland, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What Youll Be Doing
Responsible for facilitation, and technical and program management for the Missions and Ecosystems Focus Area and Industry Caucus in support of the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC)
Provide program integration and strategic input to COSMIC leadership
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for product development
Support strategic design, road mapping, and community building efforts
Organize and lead engineering teams to solve customer challenges
Communicate effectively and be able to summarize and present findings to Aerospace, customer, and community senior leadership.
Participate in day-to-day technical tasking and issue resolution
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer- Technical Program Management Office
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM Field
12 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering expertise, including experience in a systems engineering and/ or program management environment
Strong project management, technical leadership, and team management skills
Experience with technology development, systems engineering, and space architecture definition
Familiarity with ISAM technologies, personnel, and government and private sector organizations with an interest in providing or requesting ISAM services
Proven experience in partnership development / customer relations with multiple government