Principal Mission Systems Engineer

As a Mission System Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each boasting a unique multi-payload configuration. Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T. 

In this role, you'll not only contribute to the success of our satellite missions but also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, fostering innovation and driving impactful solutions in the ever-evolving space industry. 

Mission Objectives 

• Collaborate with internal teams and our customers to conduct RF/payload/communication system analysis, modeling, and simulation estimating system performance and maintaining technical budgets. 

• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements. 

• Play a pivotal role in shaping mission CONOPS, fostering partnerships with customers and teammates. 

• Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution.  

• Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards. 

Mission Mandates 

• Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required. 

• Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs 
• Must be a US Citizen

Mission Credentials 

• You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware. 

• You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers. 

• You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in Tactical RF or Optical subsystems. 

• As a technical specialist, you analyze subsystem performance introducing novel strategies to accomplish mission objectives.  

• You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart. 

• Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer. 

• You have 12+ years of experience as a Electrical/Systems Engineer with detailed knowledge of RF and/or Optical Subsystems 

• Experience with STK, HFSS and requirements management tools highly preferred. 

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable