Space Systems Engineer: Requirements & Flight Ops

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks a Research Engineer for the EITD group to develop system requirements, track verification, and support flight operations for space applications. You will review engineering documentation for quality and work with engineers across disciplines to build reliable systems.

The role emphasizes detailed system engineering, data analysis, and post-flight/pre-flight support, with travel and occasional after-hours duties to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with five years of related experience.
• Experience using engineering documentation software, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to train others and work independently.
• Experience with industrial quality standard programs.
• Strong technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
• Guides and trains less experienced engineers.
• Works with cross-disciplinary teams to develop high-reliability integrated systems.
• Supports meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
• May work nights and weekends to support real-time flight operations.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Prioritization

Process improvement

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Job description

UAB Medicine seeks a Research Engineer for the EITD group to develop system requirements, track verification, and support flight operations for space applications. You will review engineering documentation for quality and work with engineers across disciplines to build reliable systems.

The role emphasizes detailed system engineering, data analysis, and post-flight/pre-flight support, with travel and occasional after-hours duties to ensure mission success.