Lead Mission Systems Engineer
$153,000–$207,000 year
On-siteEl Segundo, California, United States or Herndon, Virginia, United States
El Segundo, California, United States or Herndon, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$153,000–$207,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead physics-based mission simulations to inform system trade studies and verify performance for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership while working proactively in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere. Create mission flight plans and concepts exploring novel astrodynamics approaches, and maintain operational mission planning tools. Serve as a core point of contact for customers and lead integrated efforts to converge on achievable solutions that meet mission objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or comparable software language
- 7 years of systems engineering experience
- 2 years of experience in a technical leadership position (Engineering Team Lead, IPT, Technical Project Manager, etc)
- This position is expected to be 100% onsite
- The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options
- U.S. export control compliance requirements
- U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
- U.S. Citizenship Required
Desired Qualifications
- Strong technical background across all spacecraft subsystems with depth in Attitude Control Systems (ACS)/Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), spacecraft operations, or mission modeling
- Strong system background spanning both space and ground domains
- Ability to dive into broad, minimally defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts
- Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Proficiency developing control algorithms, models, and simulations
- Proficiency in space environments, mission design, or astrodynamics
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
- Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned system
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