Senior Space Mission Systems Engineer & Technical Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 176,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Project Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering for a NASA heliophysics mission from formulation to operations. You will direct SE across payloads, spacecraft, ground systems, and mission operations, and mentor multidisciplinary teams to ensure scientific objectives are met.

Onsite in Boulder, you will manage external spacecraft partner interfaces, oversee requirements, architecture, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years aerospace systems engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• BS or higher in engineering or related field.
• Onsite presence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE for the mission and shape technical direction.
• Mentor early-career engineers and develop SE practices.
• Oversee mission architecture and requirements.
• Manage interfaces with spacecraft provider and partner.
• Direct major technical reviews and verification strategy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Flight projects

Team leadership

Education

BS or higher in engineering

Tools

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Job description

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Project Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering for a NASA heliophysics mission from formulation to operations. You will direct SE across payloads, spacecraft, ground systems, and mission operations, and mentor multidisciplinary teams to ensure scientific objectives are met.

Onsite in Boulder, you will manage external spacecraft partner interfaces, oversee requirements, architecture, and