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Space Vehicle Concept Design Engineer

Job in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listing for: The Aerospace Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Enterprise Effects Division Description
**** Vehicle Ground Concepts Department Description
** The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary/conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be designing innovative spacecraft and ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.

* Minimum Requirements for Sr. Member of Technical Staff:
* 4+ years of relevant experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams with a focus on spacecraft or ground segment design

A strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering; some knowledge of ground segment concepts

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to excel in a collaborative environment;proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office.

Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies Demonstrated experience using AI in systems design processes. Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs Current or active TS/SSBIand ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
* Additional Requirements for Engineering Specialist:
* 7+ years of relevant experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams with a focus on spacecraft or ground segment design

Ability to communicate technical information to various levels and types of stakeholders Proficiency in commercial simulation tools/programming languages, including one or more of: MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, Solid Works Experience  with the Intelligence Community, DoD, and other common Aerospace customers.
* 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
*** Right Place
*** The Aerospace Corporation has over 26  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 Path
*** Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .
*** Right Purpose
*** We can all serve a  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.

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