Spacecraft Systems Lead: AI&T & Mission Integration

Protingent; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Protingent is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead based in Los Angeles for a direct-hire opportunity. You will lead end-to-end spacecraft development from concept through assembly, test, launch and operations.

You will coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineers to deliver robust space systems. ITAR compliance and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Lead spacecraft development from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch, and operations.
• Oversee AI&T activities to meet mission requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize designs.
• Support launch integration with providers ensuring readiness.
• Collaborate with R&D to integrate new technologies into spacecraft design.
• Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to teams.
• Ensure objectives meet time and budget constraints.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align on technical goals.

Aufgaben

• Lead the overall development of spacecraft from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch, and operations.
• Lead spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) to ensure compliance with mission requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize design solutions.
• Support launch integration activities, including interfacing with launch providers and ensuring all spacecraft systems are launch-ready.
• Work closely with the research & development team to integrate cutting edge technological advancements into spacecraft design and development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that all technical objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to ensure deliverables are consistent with technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives.

Kenntnisse

Spacecraft design

AI&T

Launch integration

Orbital mechanics

Ground segments

Systems engineering leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Jobbeschreibung

Protingent is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead based in Los Angeles for a direct-hire opportunity. You will lead end-to-end spacecraft development from concept through assembly, test, launch and operations.

You will coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineers to deliver robust space systems. ITAR compliance and strong leadership are essential for success.