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