Senior Payload Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability;

and system product lifecycle processes.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
** Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch) Coordinate payload requirements, integration schedules, and technical documentation Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements Work with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
** Integration and Testing
*** Support payload testing and verification activities
* Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from integration to launch
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
* Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
* Experience with project or program management
* Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
* Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
* Top Secret Clearance required to start
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
* 12 years of related experience
* Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines
* Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets
* Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development
* Experience with optical communications systems and terminals
* Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces

Oversee payload integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
* Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:
Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including:
Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
* Required for certain Job Profiles:
Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
* Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
* Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
* Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
* Dependent on role type and job level,…