Spacecraft Subsystem SME

The Tech7 Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Annual Bonus

Education reimbursement up to $5,250

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Tech7 seeks a Spacecraft or Spacecraft Subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will lead mechanical, electrical or test activities for space vehicle programs and coordinate with government customers and prime contractors.

The role emphasizes space qualification testing, test plan/report development, and ensuring interfaces across space and ground segments. A Secret Clearance is required; TS/SCI is a plus, with on-site work at LA AFB.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
• BS in engineering, mathematics, physics, software or CS
• 15 years’ spacecraft bus/subsystem experience or Master’s +12 years

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the ESS Program Office in delivering the space vehicle subsystems
• Lead trades for unit/subsystem designs, integration and testing into spacecraft bus and payload
• Ensure interfaces within space vehicle as well as ground and terminal segments
• Support component and unit testing, including space qualification tests and documentation
• Develop and maintain test plans and reports for space vehicle tests
• Foster strong relationships with government customers, contractors, and teammates

Skills

Active Clearance

Communication

Stress tolerance

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

BS in technical field

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

The Tech7 company is a top provider of support for rapid solutions development, complex systems integration, and the onboarding of commercial capabilities. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve earned a solid reputation for honesty, innovation, and quality. Our team of experts has vast experience in complex systems gained from working across various sectors. With this experience, we offer end-to-end support throughout the integration of new technologies, from initial concept to ongoing operations and maintenance.

Tech7 is seeking a motivated and experienced Spacecraft or Spacecraft Subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
• Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates

Requirements:

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience
• Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
• DOD or IC space experience preferred
• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels
• Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be performed on-site in a secure facility

Travel:

Infrequent

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Annual Pay Transparency Range: $135,000 - $170,000

Tech7 Benefits Package Highlights:

• 401k with company contribution
• Annual Bonus
• Up to $5,250 per year for education reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays

Tech7 is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Visit us at www.tech7.us.