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# APDA Human Systems Acquisition Engineer

- **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,300.0 - $175,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://aero.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/El-Segundo-CA/APDA-Human-Systems-Acquisition-Engineer_R016897

## About the Role

Minimum Requirements: Engineering Specialist

 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field

 * At least 8 years of relevant experience in space-related acquisition and systems engineering

 * Coursework and/or experience in Human Systems (HS), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), or Human Systems Integration (HSI)

 * Previous experience leading highly technical project teams

 * Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corporate staff, peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors

 * Excellent communications skills, both written and oral

 * Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence and collaboration

 * Willing to travel domestically up to 10%

 * This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

 * Advanced degree from an accredited university Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field, with emphasis on HS/HFE/HSI

 * Prior leadership or management experience, particularly in acquisition and systems engineering processes

 * Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels

 * Knowledge of government (e.g., DoD, NRO, NASA) acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, space systems, and advanced space technologies

 * Familiarity with systems engineering and acquisition concepts, especially end-user operations

 * Affiliation in a systems engineering, acquisition, and/or HSI/HF/HSE professional organization

 * Publications, presentations, or contributions within the acquisition and/or systems engineering professional community and/or academia

 * Certification in acquisition, systems engineering, and/or HSI/HF/HSE from a recognized professional society (e.g., INCOSE, DAU)

 * Active TS and/or SSBI/SCI clearance

## Description

* Advise key stakeholders and government customers by conducting cradle-to-grave acquisition support and risk management for human-engaged systems that enable effective contract administration, standards and/or policy compliance, and oversight based on best practices and lessons learned

 * Collaborate with government program office customers, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive, and decisive advice on diverse and innovative human systems engineering acquisition and innovation strategies

 * Support modernization of capabilities to better manage, integrate, and share data across the subdivision and ensure the implementation of technical and operational best practices and lessons learned

 * Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing

 * Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions