Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Momentus Space LLC • San Jose, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support system design and implementation for Momentus Space Vehicles. The ideal candidate should be responsive, flexible, innovative, able to succeed within a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment and enjoy working on spacecraft product development.

Requirements

• Experience defining requirements and executing verification plans
• Experience performing system level trade studies
• Experience creating power, communications and mass budgets
• Experience leading a technical team in system level reviews
• Experience with spacecraft mission analysis, design, and AI&T
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent technical communications skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• BS and/or MS degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10 years relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines related to satellite or space systems, including design, integration, test, operation, maintenance, and configuration/data management
• Experience integrating and testing spacecraft avionics hardware
• Experience leading a technical team in system level reviews
• Understanding of spacecraft avionics functions, failure modes and debugging strategies
• Experience in spacecraft mechanical design, assembly and quality assurance principles
• Familiar with what is involved in structural vibration and TVAC testing campaigns
• Experience in spaceflight operations and CONOPs development
• Experience designing, manufacturing, and/or testing space hardware with demonstrated on-orbit success
• Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
• Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system requirements for flight spacecraft hardware and software
• Perform trade studies and analyses for spacecraft hardware selection
• Support verification of system and subsystem requirements
• Lead system design reviews and support program technical reviews
• Manage spacecraft harnessing and interface design
• Support regulatory and customer payload technical exchanges
• Create test plans and procedures to validate spacecraft and subsystem performance
• Support AI&T planning and execution for flight vehicle and subsystems
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies
• Support non-conformance and issue tracking for spacecraft hardware
• Support on-orbit operations and flight anomaly resolution activities

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• short and long term disability and life insurance
• flexible PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• sick time
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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