Senior Principal Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Operations Support

About the role

The Senior Principal Space Vehicle Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, and operation of satellites and spacecraft. This role requires technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Vehicle Engineer analyzes system hardware state-of-health, provides engineering technical support in response to system issues/discrepancies, and performs calibration activities to ensure specification requirements are met. Working closely with a team of engineers and technicians, you will ensure the successful execution of vehicle engineering tasks. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system hardware state-of-health and provide engineering technical support in response to system issues/discrepancies
• Perform calibration activities to ensure specification requirements are met
• Create and maintain documentation and procedures associated with the system
• Interface with factory teams and other support contractors to ensure successful execution of vehicle engineering tasks
• Provide technical briefings to customers and company management on system performance and technical issues
• Develop and update reports, status updates, and presentations on system performance and technical issues
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to identify and solve challenging technical problems
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Perform other duties as necessary

Working conditions

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 years of relevant experience. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required. Polygraph has to have been administered within the last 7 years
• Perform program responsibilities with minimal supervision and general tasking
• Demonstrated experience analyzing system hardware health and troubleshooting technical discrepancies
• Experience performing system calibrations to meet defined specifications
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with factory teams and support contractors
• Ability to deliver clear technical briefings to customers and management

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.