PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - STAFF ENGINEER - Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Remote

Southwest Research Institute; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in designing and building advanced spacecraft solutions. This role involves providing technical leadership throughout the spacecraft development life cycle, interfacing with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers the flexibility of remote work across several states or an alternate location in San Antonio, Texas. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and technology, where your expertise will directly contribute to groundbreaking projects and foster the next generation of aerospace advancements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of design experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead.
• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to design and build cutting-edge spacecraft.
• Develop spacecraft requirements and verification planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices.

Skills

Spacecraft Subsystem Development

Assembly, Integration and Test

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor's in Space Systems Engineering

Master's in Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

05-00233

Who We Are:

The Spacecraft Development Department is a group of innovative engineers, program managers, and technicians developing unique spacecraft solutions for challenging space missions. We design and fabricate custom solutions to explore the boundaries of science or solve complex problems not yet delivered by industry to accommodate a variety of payloads. This position has the option of being fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. The Alternate work location is San Antonio, Texas.

Objectives of this Role:

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build cutting edge spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
• Provide technical leadership for spacecraft and subsystem development across the full program life cycle.
• Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
• Lead R&D and promotional efforts to develop and implement new technologies.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges.
• Provide training and mentorship to lower career-level staff.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop overall spacecraft and subsystem requirements and verification planning.
• Lead design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and test efforts for spacecraft.
• Interact with clients and vendors to provide technical subject matter expertise.
• Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews, tests hardware, propose and perform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Space Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years: Design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead.
• Must have Assembly, Integration and Test experience.
• Must have spacecraft or space system development experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial applications.
• Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations:

San Antonio, Texas Or Remote

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace