Space Systems Engineer/Senior Space Systems Engineer
Core
Providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs, focusing on the intelligence community, from architecture development to mission assurance.
Role type
Senior IC space systems engineer (intelligence community focus)
Builds
Space vehicle systems for US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers
Domain
Defense & Intelligence space systems
Required skills
Spacecraft subsystems expertise, Systems engineering lifecycle management, Multi-disciplinary team leadership, Long-range technical study execution, Feasibility evaluation for design milestones, Autonomous work in fast-paced environments
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, Flight program experience across defense/commercial sectors, Space hardware integration experience, Government/contractor counterpart engagement
Technologies
Systems engineering tools, Spacecraft design software, Mission assurance frameworks (via careerplan.io/jobs/R016042-space-systems-engineersenior-space-systems-engineer-at-aero)
Responsibilities
Leading and participating in multi-disciplinary engineering studies to assess system design accuracy and completeness, Evaluating feasibility of space system designs during key milestone reviews (PDR, CDR), Establishing high-performing teams with government and contractor personnel, Mentoring junior department members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities