Mission Lead Systems Engineer

York Spaces Systems•Greenwood Village, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer to lead our Space Vehicle missions. Applicants need to be self-starters able to execute autonomously, willing to stretch outside of current knowledge areas, and open to executing the entire engineering lifecycle. The role requires technical leadership, customer interfacing, problem-solving, and quick decision-making. Salary commensurate with abilities and experience.

Requirements

BS in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
5-15 years of experience as a system engineer or similar broad technical role.
Project leadership experience (such as chief systems engineer, product lead, or team lead).
Understanding of the SE ‘V’, the interdependencies associated, and ability to apply the methodology to program execution.
Experience with external customer communication.
Experience in interpreting customer (internal and external) needs and expectations.
Strong technical problem-solving skills.
Engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in the design and/or test of a space vehicle.
Experience leading requirement derivation and verification activities.
Experience in all or most phases of a program life cycle.
Strong communication and coordination skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
Strong interpersonal skills and techniques for eliciting and motivating team performance.
Planning and organizing skillsets including schedule definition, cost estimation, and personnel forecasting.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Must be willing to work at least 4 days in office.