The Aerospace Corporation
About Us
The Aerospace Corporation: The Brightest Minds of Today
Solving the nation’s hardest problems means recruiting and retaining the brightest minds available.
Our collective expertise spans from math, chemistry, and physics to mechanical, aeronautical, and electrical engineering, drawn from private industry, academia, and government talent pools. More than two-thirds of Aerospace’s technical staff holds an advanced degree, with 788 holding a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
Together, Aerospace’s technical staff have an average of 26 years of technical experience, with many finding a long-term home with the company to grow their careers and maximize their impact.
Aerospace Named One of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes for Third Consecutive Year
The Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers list was compiled through an independent survey among 50,000 Americans who worked for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Participants were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers and to nominate other organizations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Aerospace, we believe that we can only fulfill our goals—and those of our customers—by securing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and an environment that will nurture the best ideas and generate the most novel innovations.
Our Benefits
We work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with strong values focused on our mission, innovation, and people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards portfolio with a wide array of employee programs and services.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the merger of business and community interests to better the society we share. Aerospace has been committed to CSR since our inception, with employees consistently contributing resources, time, and money to educational, social, and environmental programs.
Our Locations: Support Where It's Needed Most
Aerospace works side by side with our customers wherever they are—staffing two dozen locations across 11 states and anchored by our two largest campuses, in Chantilly, Va. and El Segundo, Calif. Our network of campuses include ongoing expansion at our Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, and Huntsville locations.
Awards and Recognition
Aerospace employees are regularly recognized by customers and industry groups for their outstanding accomplishments.