Aerospace Systems Engineer

a.i. solutions is seeking a highly motivated Aerospace Engineer to join the Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support 3 (ELVIS3) team supporting NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The selected candidate will maintain a knowledge base to ensure technical assessment of launch vehicle issues and anomalies. Maintain expertise in flight control engineering, electrical engineering, avionics engineering, RF and telemetry engineering, pneumatics engineering, mechanical engineering, structures engineering, and propulsion engineering.

Provide LSP VSFB Vehicle System and Resident Office engineering tasks as directed by NASA, spacecraft customer, and LSP/ELVIS management. Act as a technical liaison between VSFB field sites and KSC engineering. Provide direct engineering inputs to NASA engineering and quality assurance, including taking digital photos of problem areas and vehicle processing progress.

Assess ground and flight vehicle system engineering items throughout the lifecycle for NASA LSP sponsored missions, fleet activities, reviews, and assessments. Provide onsite representation at NASA Commercial Launch Provider’s (CLP) Resident Offices and maintain insight into the CLP fleet. Develop insight into CLP engineering and production through daily contact with peers.

Participate in reviews and meetings at CLP locations and selected activities like MIWG and spacecraft-to-vehicle fit checks. Perform independent investigations at CLP facilities to identify and report risks to NASA LSP. Work independently and represent the program at meetings with government and associate contractors.

Embrace the a.i. solutions mission of always meeting customer requirements and usually exceeding their expectations. Participate in NASA-led Launch Campaigns by traveling to launch sites or supporting from resident office. Ensure projects and tasks in LSP SharePoint are maintained for accurate status.