The recognition highlights Aerospace as a leading employer in its sector, where a talented workforce applies unmatched technical expertise to critical missions that secure U.S. leadership in space.
U.S. News evaluated more than 1,000 privately held companies and nonprofits nationwide, placing Aerospace at the top in five categories: overall best company, aerospace and defense, West, internships, and family caregiving support. The “Best" designation goes only to companies scoring well above average nationally, regionally, or within their industry.
“We’re honored to be recognized for the care and commitment that we show our employees and their families,” said Heather Laychak, vice president and chief people officer at Aerospace. “When we support each other, whether just starting out or balancing work and family, we all succeed together. This recognition shows that putting people first strengthens our team and empowers us to achieve great things for our nation’s space programs.”
Aerospace creates an exceptional workplace by offering competitive compensation, industry-leading internships that provide opportunities to contribute to projects that matter, and a culture rooted in both flexibility and innovation. Employees thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment guided by strong values where they work across disciplines, inform critical decisions, and support mission-critical objectives.
Additionally, Aerospace's comprehensive Total Rewards portfolio includes parental leave, backup care options, flexible scheduling, and extensive learning programs with tuition reimbursement to support employee career development.
This recognition reflects Aerospace’s unwavering commitment to the more than 4,800 engineers and scientists who collaborate with government, industry, and research partners to solve the nation’s most complex space challenges. At Aerospace, professionals apply their expertise to make meaningful impact, advance their careers through challenging work, and support missions of national significance.
To learn more about career opportunities at Aerospace, visit aerospace.org/careers.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is the nation’s trusted partner solving the hardest problems in space. We bring objective, data‑driven insights and foundational architectures that keep the nation safe and advance U.S. leadership in space. Our 4,800+ employees deliver mission success across space systems and vehicles. www.aerospace.org | LinkedIn | X: @AerospaceCorp