Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer
Core
Systems engineering for next-generation OPIR (Over-the-Horizon) Polar space vehicles in Molniya orbits to deliver resilient missile warning systems for the northern hemisphere.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Space Vehicles)
Builds
Space vehicles, launch capabilities, and operational acceptance for OPIR constellations
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Missile Warning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering processes, requirement analysis, design, verification & validation, integration and test procedures, configuration management, risk management, spacecraft subsystems knowledge
Preferred skills
Space environment background, Prime Contractor experience, advising US Government customers at critical decision milestones, leading System Engineers
Technologies
Modeling and simulation tools
Responsibilities
Execute independent assessments of prime contractor activities, support system-level requirements verification and validation, assist in interface definition and control between subsystems, participate in integration and test activities, support technical documentation changes, contribute to key reviews and technical meetings, engage in strategic planning and risk identification/mitigation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
