Space Vehicle Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Vehicle Systems Engineer
Core
Systems engineering for space vehicle design, development, and testing supporting Missile Defense Agency space capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC space vehicle systems engineer (project engineer)
Builds
Space vehicle systems for defense and national security missions
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design and analysis, design for manufacturing, optical-mechanical systems, environmental testing, propulsion, mechanisms, guidance and controls, thermal engineering, structures
Preferred skills
electrical integration and testing, test hardware/software, electrical design, power systems, ground support equipment, satellite test standards, mission assurance
Technologies
[None explicitly listed beyond general engineering domains]
Responsibilities
Support MDA Space Capabilities office and DSS program, collaborate with government teams, evaluate contractor/subcontractor performance, assist in space vehicle design and development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with programmatic impact