Chief Engineer, Space Vehicles and Satellites

1 мес. назад

180k–270k USD / yearUSAC-levelOnsite

satellitespacecraftengineering

Lead technical architecture for lunar landers and satellite delivery programs as the single point of technical authority.

At U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.   With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessib

Serve as the company's technical design authority and systems subject matter expert for a series of spacecraft, satellites/buses, and component-level space flight hardware  
Establish vehicle performance requirements, spacecraft architecture, and configurations, and assess vehicle readiness level  
Maintain an in-depth understanding of innovations in spacecraft design and development to ensure remains cutting edge  
Identify common challenges across program teams and facilitate collaboration to ensure technical topics are addressed robustly and consistently  
Own the process for technical reviews, working to continuously improve product performance and reliability  
Facilitate capture of technical lessons learned and ensure processes and design guidance tailored from industry meet best practices  
Assure appropriate configuration control and documentation of the spacecraft and all technical content  
Provide accountability for technical risk, system modeling and simulations, system performance, system architecture, and trade studies  
Collaborate with software, hardware, supply chain, and integration teams  
Take extreme ownership of the project, driving from concept through integration and launch  
Collaborate with business development as a technical resource for capture pursuits

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent  
12+ years of spacecraft design, systems engineering, or other relevant space mission experience, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership role  
Thorough understanding of the full design lifecycle, including requirements, V&V, ICDs, CONOPS, design integration, test, and sustainability  
Advanced knowledge of industry best practices and fundamentals of spacecraft design, construction, testing, and operations  
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies  
Strategic mindset with the ability to link technology to business  
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across the organization and convey decisions, direction, and results clearly  
Direct experience with satellite and/or spacecraft bus design, systems engineering, or integration, in addition to broader spacecraft experience  
Demonstrated ability to build rapport across the team, globally, and with customers, and to work effectively across different cultures  
Must be willing to travel internationally

Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent  
Previously served as Chief Engineer on a space program  
Experience working on government or military programs  
Experience with contract and supplier technical negotiations  
Rapid prototyping experience  
Knowledge of integrated software/hardware verification and test  
Proficiency in Solidworks, Femap, NASTRAN (or equivalent), Confluence, and JIRA  
Experience with complex spacecraft design and integration