About the role

  • Vehicle Autonomy Engineer developing advanced autonomy systems for space at Aerospace Corporation. Executing research and integration for highly autonomous systems within aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical contributions to advanced autonomy research and integration at The Aerospace Corporation
  • Execute analytical and testing capabilities to meet the needs of highly autonomous systems
  • Work closely with senior staff to help customers identify their autonomy needs and foster lasting relationships that support the entire design and operational life cycle of critical space systems
  • Establish Vehicle Autonomy and System Trust subject matter expertise by applying relevant engineering and analytical skills
  • Provide direct technical support to a variety of space programs with a focus on autonomy, modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Conduct experimental investigations in the department’s Collaborative and Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem lab (CAVE) or Vehicle Autonomy Lab (VAL)
  • Support ongoing research into Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) development for testing satellite systems incorporating advanced autonomous functions and/or artificial intelligence into their architecture

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
  • 1 year or more of industry work experience
  • Experience working with electro-mechanical engineering or software engineering principles
  • Experience with at least one spacecraft discipline, controls, robotics, or artificial intelligence/machine learning
  • Experience working on technical teams to solve complex problems and identify analytical or testing verification processes
  • Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs (domestically/internationally) approximately 10% (as required)
  • 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
  • 3 years of experience in space vehicles (for Sr. Member of Technical Staff)
  • Experience with at least one vehicle autonomy discipline including spacecraft systems, controls, robotics, and/or applied artificial intelligence/machine learning

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

Job title

Vehicle Autonomy Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$86,600 - $150,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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