Principal Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance
Core
Oversee satellite programs and provide technical leadership for spacecraft system engineering, architectures, and future mission payloads.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and critical subsystems for national security, defense, and interplanetary missions.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft system engineering, requirement derivation, system verification, vehicle performance budgeting, test methods, data analysis, simulation, orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, satellite operations
Preferred skills
MATLAB, Python, STK, thermal vacuum testing, random vibration testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, STK
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and review of spacecraft system engineering including requirement derivation and verification; Lead technical development for future architectures and payloads; Assist with system and subsystem architectural developments for existing missions; Assist with program and product management.
Seniority
Principal, strategic oversight & technical leadership