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About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit that runs a federally funded research and development center for the space enterprise, working mainly for the US Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. Its systems engineers, scientists and analysts work in El Segundo, California and at sites in Virginia, Colorado and Alabama. The board reads its listing only: title, place and link.

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About The Aerospace Corporation

Nonprofit research center for the space enterprise, working mainly for the US Space Force and the NRO. It pays Stated per posting (platform-stated).

418 openings posted on its board today
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418 open roles on The Aerospace Corporation, independently checked 30 Oct 2026.

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Who can apply

El Segundo, CA; Chantilly and Crystal City, VA; Colorado; Alabama

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What The Aerospace Corporation pays

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What does The Aerospace Corporation do?

Nonprofit research center for the space enterprise, working mainly for the US Space Force and the NRO.

How much does The Aerospace Corporation pay?

Stated per posting. Its listing is read without each posting's page, so the board shows no pay figure for its roles; the range is on each posting.

What is it like to work at The Aerospace Corporation?

The Aerospace Corporation pays Stated per posting (platform-stated).

Which locations does The Aerospace Corporation hire in?

El Segundo, CA; Chantilly and Crystal City, VA; Colorado; Alabama

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