Sr. Spacecraft Engineer
Core
Sr. Spacecraft Engineer providing technical advisement and systems engineering support for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) nuclear command, control, and communication satellite program.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)
Builds
NC3 satellite bus/platform subsystems (power, thermal, propulsion, attitude control, command and data handling)
Domain
National Security Space / Defense Satcom
Required skills
Systems engineering, Spacecraft subsystems expertise (power, propulsion, attitude control, thermal, C&DH), Project leadership, Government acquisition practices, Technical advisory, Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
Mission assurance principles, IEEE 15288.2, Space system acquisition, MILSATCOM program office experience, Aerospace culture familiarity
Technologies
Spacecraft subsystems, Government acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Provide insight to leadership on contractor execution status and risks for bus subsystems; Manage allocated resources for subject matter experts; Deliver technical position papers and design assessments on cost and schedule risk; Act as technical advisor to Space Force on contractor design performance; Serve as integration leader and spokesperson for working groups; Monitor and assess contractor performance; Apply systems engineering principles for program execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory
