Aerospace Systems Engineer II

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will apply your broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge, skills, and methods to help ensure our spacecraft satisfies the needs of our customers through rigorous systems engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the program’s Lead Systems Engineer to ensure compliance with design standards, processes, and general best practices.
• Apply a variety of technical principles and tools in Systems Engineering such as CONOPS development, requirements definition and analysis, and interface definition.
• Decompose high-level requirements into lower-level system architecture, system design requirements, and functional block diagrams.
• Coordinate with specialty engineering functions in support of subsystem development teams.
• Oversee verification and validation strategies, plans and processes to ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated spacecraft subsystems will meet system requirements and mission goals.
• Create and oversee the execution of test plans, procedures and generation of results reports.
• Collaborate with other program elements (I&T, ground systems, flight operations, mission management, and systems architecture) to understand their needs and create holistic solutions.
• Identify and assist in the management of technical, schedule and cost risks.
• Asist in the planning and develop of system-level verifications methods and events.
• Support and collaborate with the Assembly, Integration and Test team in developing test procedures and scripts.
• Support integration activities “on the floor” in the spacecraft assembly facility.
• Assist with proposals based on knowledge of spacecraft capabilities and functions.
• Manage technical performance measures for the overall vehicle.
• Drive process improvements with a sense of ownership and urgency.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in the space industry.

Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases.

Successful candidates in this role typically have 5+ years of related experience in the design, development, and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft.

Experience developing an integrated system with depth in one or more spacecraft subsystems, and/or system design and integration.

Experience in definition of space system requirements and concept definitions that span a broad range of mission objectives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in the space industry.

Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases.

Successful candidates in this role typically have 5+ years of related experience in the design, development, and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft.

Experience developing an integrated system with depth in one or more spacecraft subsystems, and/or system design and integration.

Experience in definition of space system requirements and concept definitions that span a broad range of mission objectives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Skills

Strong collaboration within the SSE team and across the entire program.

Strong technical competence and judgement.

A commitment to the highest technical standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).