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The Aerospace Corporation · 4 weeks ago

Section Manager – Mechatronics Modeling and Simulation

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $201K/yr

5+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise in various areas of space systems. As the Section Manager of the Mechatronics Modeling and Simulation section, you will lead a team of engineers, guiding technical studies and fostering professional development while contributing to satellite and launch vehicle programs.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Mechatronics Modeling and Simulation Section of the department, offering technical guidance and career development support for 5-7 early to mid-career engineering professionals

Elevate team members' technical competencies and contextual understanding through tailored work assignments, mentoring relationships, and training initiatives

Collaborate with department leadership to address staffing needs, conduct performance reviews, and manage supervisory tasks

Lead technical studies involving testing, modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromechanical control systems and components for satellite and launch vehicle programs

Apply engineering methodologies to a wide spectrum of problems, contributing to innovative solutions

Engage in new business endeavors and strategic planning, potentially bringing in tasks and projects from both internal and external sources

Provide oversight, counsel, and specialized expertise to customer projects, encompassing analytical studies and experimental assessments of control system hardware

Qualification

Mechatronics ModelingControl SystemsElectromechanical SystemsMATLAB/SimulinkSolidWorksC/C++PythonTechnical SupportMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required

A minimum of (5) years of relevant professional or educational experience is required

Expertise in laboratory experimentation, test strategy development, experiment design, and integration and testing

Working understanding of electronics, mechanical design, control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators

Experience with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control hardware

Track record of offering technical support in complex environments (multi-program, multi-agency) involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors

Proven experience in training and mentoring junior technical staff

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interactions with management, program offices, customers, contractors, and colleagues

Flexibility for up to 25% travel and availability during non-standard hours to meet customer demands

This position requires 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

Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent is preferred

8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience is strongly desired

Demonstrated aptitude for innovative problem-solving to challenging technical problems

Preference would be given to candidates with significant experience in system engineering, launch vehicle systems, space vehicle control systems, space vehicle payload systems, mechanical design, additive manufacturing, structural analysis, dynamics, electronic circuit design and analysis, optics, GPS receiver testing, servo mechanism performance evaluation, small satellite development, unmanned aircraft systems, or robotics

Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and control, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance is desirable

Proven background in mentoring and team building

Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, C/C++, Python

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI access, which is issued by the U.S. government is preferred. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

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