International Space Station (ISS) Deorbit Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an International Space Station (ISS) Deorbit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the ISS Program Office in defining, analyzing, and assessing options for safely deorbiting the ISS. The selected candidate will work full-time on-site at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, and will be required to travel occasionally. The position requires a strong technical background in orbital/deorbit analysis and experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or another related STEM discipline is required
• At least 10 years of orbital/deorbit analysis experience, including procedures development, mission integration, and mission execution is required
• A record of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Proven expertise and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and provide direction on competing priorities
• Proven ability to make timely, informed decisions and resolve conflicts in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally

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