Lead, Spacecraft Mechanisms

As the Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms, you will own all aspects of spacecraft mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design. 

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on mechanisms and components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems 
• Determine product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development 
• Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, test, and sustainment through production ramp 
• Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns 
• Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles 
• Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a mechanism 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field 
• Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor 
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types 
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms 
• Professional experience managing and growing a team