Chief Engineer – Spacecraft

Gravitics • Marysville, WA

2d • $190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Lead technical and programmatic execution of existing spacecraft and new derivatives. Instill technical rigor in all we do while maintaining a sense of urgency to meet business goals. Own the successful delivery of a qualified vehicle. Direct multidisciplinary teams and engage in the smallest detail. Recognize and fill technical skill gaps as necessary. Identify, preempt, and solve issues that threaten the program. Clearly communicate technical concepts and programmatic elements to your team, colleagues, executive leadership, and customers. Ensure mission success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering or similar.
• Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.
• Ability to understand and drivefrom first principles.
• Deep understanding of several spacecraft disciplines.
• Familiarity with ground support systems.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates typically have 10-15 years of experience in spacecraft development or operations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with Commercial, NASA,and DOD customers.
• Demonstrated leadership in full product lifecycle of one or more vehicle subsystems.
• Solid fundamentals in FDIR and fault tolerant schemes.
• Strong familiarity with SMC-S-016 and various qualification and protoqualification approaches.
• Direct experience with rendezvous and proximity operations, including system verification & validation.Familiarity with SSP 50808 and ISO 24330.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% time to supplier, customer, test, and launch sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and programmatic execution of existing spacecraft and new derivatives.
• Instill technical rigor in all we do while maintaining a sense of urgency to meet business goals.
• Own the successful delivery of a qualified vehicle.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and engage in the smallest detail.
• Recognize and fill technical skill gaps as necessary.
• Identify, preempt, and solve issues that threaten the program.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts and programmatic elements to your team, colleagues, executive leadership, and customers.
• Ensure mission success.

Benefits

• company equity
• comprehensive medical
• 401(k) retirement plan
• a generous PTO policy
• employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level