Payload Systems Engineer
Core
Lead systems engineering for national security payload hardware, specifically optical telescope and vehicle protection subsystems, serving the Intelligence Community.
Role type
Senior Project Engineer (Payload Systems Engineering)
Builds
Next-generation payload hardware for national security space programs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Electro-optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, electro-optics engineering, integration testing, technical risk management, budget monitoring, team leadership
Preferred skills
Remote sensing payload trade studies, design assessments, performance budgeting, visible/IR sensor expertise
Technologies
Optical telescopes, vehicle protection subsystems, electro-optical sensors
Responsibilities
Identify payload hardware issues and document mitigations, serve as principal technical representative to government customers, lead diverse technical teams to manage acquisition life cycle risks, collaborate across program offices, monitor and assist in resource allocation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities