Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Functionally reporting to the Systems Engineering Department and deployed directly to a satellite program, you will oversee the physical integration, assembly, and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure that structural, thermal, mechanism, and propulsion subsystems come together seamlessly, meet all system-level requirements, and survive the harsh environments of lau

Scope of Responsibility

• Mechanical System Design & Analysis
• Mechanical Analysis & Compatibility
• Mechanical Integration
• MICD Collection and space.

Responsibilities:

• Drive proactive Mechanical architecture decisions across the program
• Lead engineering team focused on cohesive Mechanical system and subsystem design
• Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to Mechanical subsystems
• Manage physical interfaces:
  • Maintain the Mechanical Interface Control Documents (MICDs) between payloads, subsystems, and the bus.
• Resolve interference issues:
  • Identify and resolve physical, envelope, and mating conflicts between components before hardware reaches the floor
• Mass properties tracking:
  • Monitor and report system-level mass, center of gravity (CG), and moments of inertia (MOI)
• Leads Mechanical test definition and planning
• Leads mechanical functional support to AI&T for Mechanical nonconformances.
• Responsible for ensuring Mechanical nonconformances are closed.
• Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test.
• Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
• Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.
• Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).
• Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
• Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
• An Active Security Clearance is required

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
• Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
• Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Pay Range:

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.