Senior Spacecraft C&DH Engineer

Join a Cutting-Edge Spacecraft Engineering Team

Become a pivotal part of a mission-driven organization at the forefront of national security space initiatives. We are seeking a seasoned professional to take charge of the avionics architecture integral to satellite operations. This opportunity involves collaborating with diverse teams and engaging with stakeholders to ensure the success of complex space systems.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Drive the design and architecture of Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystems.
• Ensure subsystem designs meet mission requirements while balancing performance, power, mass, and cost constraints.
• Lead trade studies and make/buy analyses, manage interface control documents, and direct high-fidelity analyses across various technical domains.
• Resolve complex technical issues during integration and testing phases.
• Contribute to Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) strategies, offering technical expertise to mission operations.
• At the advanced level, shape the long-term technical roadmap for the C&DH group and mentor emerging engineers across multiple programs.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, accompanied by 9 or more years of relevant experience.
• In-depth experience with spacecraft communication protocols including SpaceWire, Ethernet, RS-422/485, and LVDS.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the design, analysis, and integration of spacecraft electrical hardware or complex avionics systems.
• US Person status is required, with US Citizenship necessary for clearance eligibility.

Distinguishing Factors

Exceptional candidates will have:

• 14 or more years of experience relevant to Level 5 roles.
• Prior experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority or Lead Engineer on complex space programs.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and Department of Defense cybersecurity practices for space assets.
• Experience working in high-rate manufacturing environments.
• An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Explore this substantial opportunity to lead and mentor in a dynamic environment that embraces innovation and commitment to excellence in spacecraft engineering.