Lead Space Systems Engineer - On-Site in Colorado Springs

Palski & Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palski & Associates, Inc. is seeking a technically adept leader to oversee space acquisitions and guide a team of engineers in a mission-focused environment in Colorado Springs.

You will set technical vision, drive analyses, and communicate COA assessments to senior leadership on-site with the customer. The ideal candidate brings space systems experience, strong systems engineering skills, and willing to undergo a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, development, analysis, or acquisition of space systems.
• Experience in multiple space operations and space control-related fields (orbit dynamics, rendezvous, navigation, sensors, communications, C2).
• Demonstrated systems engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the USSF Materiel Leader; lead analyses and trades to inform architectural and financial decisions.
• Create and brief clear summaries of COA assessments to O-6+ leadership.
• Provide technical leadership to acquisitions through life cycle from concept to operations.
• Lead development and maintenance of a complete technical baseline (requirements, ICDs) for acquisitions.
• Mentor engineers to grow their careers while delivering optimal customer support.

Skills

Space systems

Space operations

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Polygraph

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, math or physics

Job description

Palski & Associates, Inc. is seeking a technically adept leader to oversee space acquisitions and guide a team of engineers in a mission-focused environment in Colorado Springs.

You will set technical vision, drive analyses, and communicate COA assessments to senior leadership on-site with the customer. The ideal candidate brings space systems experience, strong systems engineering skills, and willing to undergo a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.