Lead Vehicle Engineer, Components

As the Lead for Spacecraft Components, you will own all aspects of spacecraft component 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 components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, COPVs, solar modules, and separation systems 
• Determine product roadmap of spacecraft components by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development 
• Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline component development, test, and sustainment through production ramp 
• Create and execute spacecraft component 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 components 

Minimum Qualifications

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