nLogic

Spacecraft Subsystem SME

nLogic$150K — $272K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, in-scope Secret or higher security clearance is required
  • BS in engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or computer science
  • 15 years' experience in spacecraft bus/subsystems, or 12 years with Master's
  • Proven coordination experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • DOD or IC space experience is preferred
  • Desired experience in space systems engineering at various levels
  • Onsite work requirement at LAAFB, with no remote options
  • Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office
  • Lead design trades and integration testing for spacecraft bus and payload
  • Ensure technical designs and interfaces align with space vehicle and ground systems
  • Support space qualification testing and develop relevant documentation
  • Enhance space vehicle test program oversight for environmental survivability
  • Foster collaborative relationships with government and contractor teams

Benefits

  • Work model is strictly onsite; remote work is not available
  • Infrequent travel requirements, estimated at 10% or less
  • Standard work hours applicable
  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects in aerospace engineering
  • Engagement in significant team-based projects with government organizations
Full Job Description
nLogic is seeking a motivated and experienced Spacecraft or Spacecraft Subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will lead spacecraft subsystem engineering and integration efforts, driving critical design trades, validating interfaces across space, ground, and terminal segments, and ensuring the ESS space vehicle meets all performance and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
  • Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
  • Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
  • Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
  • Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates


Qualifications
  • Must possess a current, in-scope Secret or higher security clearance
  • BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
  • 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master's degree and 12 years' experience
  • Previous proven coordination experience
  • Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
  • DOD or IC space experience preferred
  • Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
  • Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers


Work Conditions
  • Work Model: Onsite at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Remote work is unavailable.
  • Travel: Infrequent travel, estimated 10% or less
  • Work Hours: Standard work hours


Position Details
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Current, in-scope Secret security clearance is required.
  • This role is performed on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $272,500


How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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