Postdoctoral Space Systems Engineer: Landolt Mission

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Mission Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional coordination among payload, software, and bus subsystems. The role includes overseeing assembly, integration, and test activities, conducting trade studies, and documenting results for NASA reviews and publications.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD or equivalent in Aerospace or Systems Engineering, with strong familiarity in NASA space systems requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field (PhD or equivalent)
• Experience conducting systems engineering for space projects or related domains
• Familiarity with NASA procedures or other spaceflight standards

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional coordination across payload, software, and bus subsystems.
• Oversee AI&T tasks and ensure integration of components with launch systems.
• Develop and document mission requirements, analyses, and trade studies.
• Prepare technical reports and papers; communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical coordination

Documentation

Education

PhD or equivalent in Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Job description

George Mason University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Mission Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional coordination among payload, software, and bus subsystems. The role includes overseeing assembly, integration, and test activities, conducting trade studies, and documenting results for NASA reviews and publications.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD or equivalent in Aerospace or Systems Engineering, with strong familiarity in NASA space systems requirements and procedures.