Mission Lead Engineer – National Security Payloads

Mundi

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Mundi is seeking a Mission Lead Engineer for National Security Programs in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical interface, engage with customers, and shape mission architectures for advanced payload capabilities on K2's satellite platforms.

The ideal candidate will have multi-disciplinary engineering skills and hands-on experience, alongside strong communication capabilities to collaborate with stakeholders effectively. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range from $100,000 to $180,000 is offered, along with equity opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft or space systems.
  • Direct experience designing, developing, integrating or testing spacecraft or space systems.
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and mission modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Define, mature, and negotiate mission concepts.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for system architecture.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for early customer engagement.
  • Coordinate cross-functional early study efforts.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary engineering skills
Strong communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Mundi is seeking a Mission Lead Engineer for National Security Programs in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical interface, engage with customers, and shape mission architectures for advanced payload capabilities on K2's satellite platforms.

The ideal candidate will have multi-disciplinary engineering skills and hands-on experience, alongside strong communication capabilities to collaborate with stakeholders effectively. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range from $100,000 to $180,000 is offered, along with equity opportunities.

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