Senior Space Systems Engineer — Lead & Verify Integrations

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB in Florida (University location) seeks a Senior Research Engineer in the EITD group to lead the development of system requirements, verification plans and documentation for space payloads. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. US Citizens only.

Reports to EITD Systems Engineering Section Lead. Travel for testing/launch activities may occur, with potential 7-day periods and multiple trips yearly, while maintaining day shift on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and seven years of related experience required.
• Experience with systems engineering for space-flight or aerospace applications.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of systems work products based on project goals, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversees engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Conducts in-depth reviews of engineering drawings, documents, and models to validate functionality, compliance with regulations, and feasibility.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Technical communication

Problem solving

Independent

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

UAB in Florida (University location) seeks a Senior Research Engineer in the EITD group to lead the development of system requirements, verification plans and documentation for space payloads. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. US Citizens only.

Reports to EITD Systems Engineering Section Lead. Travel for testing/launch activities may occur, with potential 7-day periods and multiple trips yearly, while maintaining day shift on-site