The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Internal Communications Strategist to join our Executive & Internal Communications team and support our internal communications and employee engagement efforts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for creating employee communications and engagement deliverables, as well as supporting our Enterprise Services leaders on their change transformation communications. You will manage multiple communications products at different stages of the planning process, while providing an exemplary attention to detail and outstanding customer service.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our Technology Campus located in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute communications initiatives, with a special emphasis on supporting transformation efforts within our Enterprise Services organizations
• Create clear and compelling communications deliverables, to include emails, intranet stories, websites and newsletters
• Partner across our Corporate Communications creative teams (i.e. graphics, video) to create visual components to help tell stories
• Leverage different channels to engage employees nationwide

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English or other related field
• Three or more years of relevant internal communications, corporate communications and/or employee engagement experience
• Outstanding writing and editing expertise, with a proven ability to tailor communications for executives, managers, or employees
• Meticulous organizational skills paired with attention to detail, ensuring seamless project execution and operational excellence
• Exceptional interpersonal acumen that fosters effective collaboration across internal and external teams with complex organizational structures
• Experience with a content management platform (i.e. SharePoint or WordPress)

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Proven experience in change management communications, adept at steering organizational transformations and managing crisis narratives with clarity and precision
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• Proficiency with PoliteMail or other internal email metrics services
• Knowledge within the aerospace and defense sector is strongly desired

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $67,000.00 - $126,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

The Aerospace Corporation is more than a world leader in space technology—we’re a company where your expertise makes a real impact on national security. With nearly 5,000 employees and over 80 specialized laboratories, we bring world-class innovation to launch readiness, orbital mechanics, and space systems architecture, powering everything from global GPS capabilities to deep-space exploration.

Our purpose is bold: to be the leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats and nurture a new era of space commercialization. We call this mission success—and it’s not just a goal, it’s our mandate.

As the industry’s premier independent advisor, we believe a secure future in space is not only possible—it’s already being built. And we need the brightest scientists, engineers, and visionaries to help us secure it.