Structures Project Engineer with Security Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Structures Project Engineer to join our world-class team in El Segundo, CA. This position supports the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), AATS/AALF executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program ensuring Falcon launch vehicles meet requirements for NSS satellite mission launch services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical project engineering support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) for Recurring and Non-Recurring Design Validation of Falcon family la unch vehicles being used to provide launch services for Department of Defense (DoD) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions. Participate in Falcon Systems Engineering Processes, Working Groups, and various Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) as needed. Review completed team products for completeness and acceptance and collect and track to closure all actions resulting from reviews. Interface with a multi-disciplined team consisting of multiple Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force team members. Interface with various team members at various levels of all organizations involved and be able to execute successfully in a fast-paced environment. Prepare Customer team for, and support rehearsals and launch operations and anomaly resolution, including development of certification and training material.
Contribute to the evolution of Day of Launch tools and CONOPs. Produce integrated technical assessments on current and future launch vehicle structural engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations.
Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
Plan, coordinate, and brief at Chief Engineer Review Boards and other meetings.
Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers (LSPs), Launch Sites, and factories.
Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch risk management processes.
Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch schedule management.
Occasional CONUS travel may be required.
Project, and collaborative software products such as MS SharePoint-type databases and Information Systems databases.
Actively adopts new learning techniques and is proactive in using new tool and technologies. Demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams during design, test, and evolution.
Demonstrated ability to perform design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, failure analysis reviews.
Demonstrated ability preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Structures/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or bachelor's degree in STEM discipline. 10 years as Structural/Aerospace Engineer in relevant field. A Master's Degree will be considered equivalent to up to 4 years of experience.
3 years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent project engineering experience.
US Citizenship required. Strong background and experience in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles in Structures Engineering. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working at Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC, now SSC) or other USG agencies, is preferred.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated independence, initiative and dedicated proactive problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with team members and other teams as needed.
Sound judgment, effective decision-making, successful collaboration with multiple agencies and personnel.
Previous familiarization and experience with software platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Slack a plus.
Prior military or launch vehicle systems experience.
Proficient in using Confluence/Jira Demonstrated competency with MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret / Specialized Compartmen ted Information (SCI) security clearance , but not required to start.
A Secret clearance is preferred, but a clearance is not required to start. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.