Lead Vehicle Engineer, Components
About The Position
As the Lead for Spacecraft Components , you will own all aspects of spacecraft component design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design. Responsibilities Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, COPVs, solar modules, and separation systems Determine product roadmap of spacecraft components by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline component development, test, and sustainment through production ramp Create and execute spacecraft component test campaigns Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a components
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
- Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft components as a technical individual contributor
- Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft component types
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft components
- Professional experience managing and growing a team
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in lead roles on spacecraft component design and development
- Ownership of the technical development of a spacecraft component through the entirety of its design cycle: conceptualization, system level trades, design, analysis, test, build, integration, and flight operations
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, COPVs, solar modules, and separation systems
- Determine product roadmap of spacecraft components by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development
- Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline component development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
- Create and execute spacecraft component test campaigns
- Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
- Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a components
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
- access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
