Lead System Engineer- Mk1
Core
Vehicle-level technical leader for the MK1-102 mission delivering NASA's VIPER rover to the lunar surface, owning end-to-end systems engineering from requirements definition through flight readiness.
Role type
Senior Level 5 Lead Systems Engineer (Spacecraft/Vehicle)
Builds
Blue Moon lander vehicle for lunar surface transport of crew and cargo
Domain
Aerospace, Space Exploration, Lunar Missions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, Requirements management, Design analysis, Verification and validation, Mission risk management, Technical decision making, Cross-functional leadership, Interface control management
Preferred skills
Lunar/planetary lander experience, NASA HLS/Artemis program familiarity, Cryogenic propulsion systems knowledge, Deployable mechanisms expertise, System modeling tools proficiency, GD&T principles
Technologies
NASA NPR 7123.1 processes, System modeling tools
Responsibilities
Own integrated technical baseline from requirements to flight, Drive Design Analysis Cycles toward Critical Design Review, Lead vehicle through CDR and Integration & Test readiness, Develop and define verification and validation approach, Account for VIPER payload integration, Review and approve Interface Control Documents, Lead trade studies and configuration control, Mentor engineers across the program, Represent vehicle in program and customer reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership maturity
