Lead Principal Systems Engineer - Zero Boil Off
Core
Lead the end-to-end thermal cycle systems requirement and architecture for the Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, serving as the single-threaded technical authority for launch vehicle and payload integration.
Role type
Lead Principal Systems Engineer (Cryogenic/Thermal-Fluid Systems)
Builds
ZBO cryocooler technology for Blue Moon landers and related spaceflight products
Domain
Aerospace / Cryogenic Systems / Spaceflight
Required skills
thermodynamic cycles (Reverse Brayton, Joule-Thomson), cryogenic/thermal-fluid systems, system architecture, technical authority, requirements management, CONOPS development, MBSE, physics-based modeling
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical, 15+ years space flight hardware experience, MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody), thermal-fluid simulation (ANSYS, Fluent, Simulink), Python scripting, NASA SE processes
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX, Cameo, Rhapsody, Jama, DOORS NG, Windchill
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end thermal cycle systems requirements and architecture; serve as technical authority for system-level changes and failure reviews; act as primary interface to vehicle customers for requirements and interfaces; develop launch and in-space CONOPS; lead performance trade studies and system models; provide technical oversight across product engineering disciplines; lead systems engineering activities and team rhythm; develop product roadmaps and technical strategies.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership