Engineer/Project Manager – Aerospace/Electrical

Mach-20; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach-20 is seeking an Engineer/Project Manager in the Philippines for aerospace/electrical projects. The role demands over 7 years of experience in spacecraft engineering and project management. Responsibilities include supporting a government program manager, managing documentation, and stakeholder engagement across US government agencies. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to technical areas are essential. A U.S. citizenship and DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain) are required. This position is on-site in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of spacecraft engineering and mission design.
• 7+ years of experience, preferably at the mid-career to expert level.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support government program manager in technical evaluations and reports.
• Engage stakeholders across various US government agencies.
• Organize program reviews and site visits.

Skills

Technical spacecraft project management

Adaptability to change

Project management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

PowerPoint

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

Engineer/Project Manager – Aerospace/Electrical

Location:

National Capital Region, On-site

Experience:

7+ Years, Mid-career to Expert Level

Clearance:

U.S. citizenship and DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain) are required

The candidate will support a government program manager to execute their mission and vision of existing programs. Candidate will actively manage technical performers to ensure alignment with program objectives. Candidate will maintain documentation and records of meetings, tasking, and deliverables. Candidate will write program update reports and presentations as needed per the client.

Comprehensive understanding of current state-of-art in spacecraft engineering and mission design are required. Experience in spacecraft controls and orbital dynamics and/or other spacecraft subsystems are highly desired. Understanding or experience with US DoD Space Policy and/or NASA space policies is highly preferred to assist in stakeholder management.

Desired Capabilities and Characteristics

• Prior first-hand experience in technical spacecraft project management
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical areas; highly adaptable to change
• Resilience in supporting dynamic programs environments
• Persistence to find technical and administrative solutions and break down roadblocks
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; craft narratives via PowerPoint slides

Responsibilities

• Supporting government program manager in development of technical evaluations, reports, briefings, and other communications
• Stakeholder engagement, including programs across the various US government agencies and services
• Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests

Relevant Technical Skills

• Spacecraft and space mission design, System engineers, Attitude Control Propulsion Systems, Orbital Dynamics, Astronomy, Telemetry and Control, Avionics Design, Structural Analysis, Payload integration, Mission planning, Spacecraft subsystems, Launch vehicle coordination, Electromagnetic interference, Modeling and simulation, Reliability engineering, Deep space navigation, Space policy, Space traffic management, In situ resource utilization, Thermal management
• Program management, Project lifecycle, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Integration strategies, Technology transition, Requirements analysis, Mission architecture, Performance metrics, Verification and validation, Technology roadmap, Technical standards