Senior Project Lead - Space Vehicle Acquisition and Design
Core
Senior technical authority leading acquisition planning, systems engineering, and prototype spacecraft concept development for national security satellite systems.
Role type
Senior IC project lead (spacecraft acquisition & systems engineering)
Builds
National security satellite systems, prototype spacecraft concepts, and acquisition plans
Domain
Defense / National Security Space / Space Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft acquisition planning, systems engineering, cost estimation, Phase A execution, technical evaluation of contractor proposals, requirements development, risk mitigation, cross-functional team leadership, government acquisition processes
Preferred skills
NRO acquisition policies, Mission Assurance standards, advanced degree in engineering or science, program management training
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead satellite system acquisition planning activities including budgets, schedules, and concept-of-operations; Lead and advise cross-functional teams on spacecraft design trades; Perform technical evaluation of contractor proposals and program plans; Execute studies on spacecraft acquisition plans including BAAs and development contracts; Assess and optimize program office acquisition and systems engineering processes; Represent as senior technical authority in systems engineering and acquisition forums; Mentor team members in spacecraft design, government acquisitions, and systems engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities