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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Mission Assurance Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer in Mission Assurance Engineering to provide technical support for the application of Mission Assurance standards and to coordinate issue resolution with various stakeholders.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support across the program for traditional MA disciplines including PMP, hardware and software quality, environments, reliability, survivability, contamination and systems safety in defining, implementing and verifying compliance with established program MA requirements

Actively monitor the supply chain throughout program life cycle to implement and verify MA requirements and deliver on program risk management processes

Define Mission Assurance Standards baseline for a next generation system

Formulate and present positions on technical issues and brief the customer on high interest topics concerning traditional Mission Assurance disciplines

Effectively guide Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group resources to meet program needs

Qualification

Mission Assurance StandardsRisk Management ProcessesRemote Sensing SystemsSupplier OversightTechnical SupportLeadershipCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics

At least 6 years of relevant experience

Experience in the development and delivery of remote sensing systems and subsystems

Involvement with risk management processes including communication, mitigation and adjudication of risk

Experience with defining and tailoring of Mission Assurance Standards

Exposure with supplier oversight, source inspection, and requirements verification

Familiarity with the processes and practices of traditional MA disciplines

Ability to travel about 25-50%

This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

At least 10 years of relevant experience for the Senior Project Engineer- Mission Assurance Engineering

Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, quick turn-around tasks as an individual contributor or as a team lead

Preferred

An advanced degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics

Expertise and detailed understanding of appropriate government, military, industry, and Mission Assurance standards and their application at all levels of the supply chain

Expertise with the application of industry workmanship standards and parts quality (industry certification)

Experience in chairing Parts, Materials and Process Control Boards (PMPCB)

Familiarity with parts acquisition & control board procedures, reliability, and anomaly detection and mitigation

Understanding of radiation hardness issues, manufacturing techniques, qualification, and screening, and uses of integrated circuits, including typical failure mechanisms and other problems

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect