Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Astrobotic Technology

Astroboticis at the forefront of advancing space exploration and technology development. Our expertise spans from lunar rovers landers and infrastructure to spacecraft navigation machine vision and computing systems for in-space robotic applications. To date the company has been contracted for two lunar missions and has won more than 60 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial technology contracts worth more than $600 million.We recently launched and operated the first American lunar lander mission since the Apollo Program. Beyond helping lead America back to the Moon Astrobotic developed and operates reusable vertical takeoff vertical landing (VTVL) rockets and continues to advance next-generation VTVL capabilities and advanced rocket engines. Established in 2007 Astrobotic is headquartered in Pittsburgh PA with a propulsion and test campus in Mojave CA.Astrobotic Technology is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development testing and operation of the companys lunar landers and space systems. This position will support the system engineering development process and be a source of technical guidance to all subsystems. This position reports to the L&S Systems Engineering Manager. An ideal candidate for this role would be capable of supporting and/or leading a programs systems engineering team.Note: This position may be filled at multiple levels and in varying systems engineering roles depending on the candidates experience and program needs.Job Responsibilities: Design development for a lunar lander and/or other space-based systemManaging the concept of operations mission and system requirements design configuration technical budgets launch vehicle requirements fault management interface control V&V planning and technical risk and mitigation plan identification through the entire life cycle of the programProvide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teamsWork side-by-side with the systems engineering team Mission Director and key partners and customersSupport the technical formulation of Interface Definition Documents Interface Control Documents integration plans operation plans for partner and/or payload organizationsServe as a primary point of contact between the partner and/or payload engineersSupport technical proposals for new business and mission opportunitiesPrepare and deliver technical documentation and reportsLead technical presentations and/or demonstrationsCommunicate with multiple engineering disciplines partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challengesRequired Skills & Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: systems engineering structure/thermal design and analysis avionics systems power systems propulsion system communication systems flight software mission management S&MA trajectory analysis launch vehicle constraints risk management and system configuration managementStrong understanding of the space and launch vehicle mission environmentsBS degree in Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or other related fields.Minimum 3 years of relevant space mission experience. Advanced degrees may additionally be considered in lieu of professional experience.Desired Skills & Qualifications: Experience developing space systems from feasibility studies through flight and mission operationsDemonstrated experience leading engineering teamsKnowledge of Human-rated space systemsKnowledgeable of System V&V planningKnowledgeable of Range Safety complianceKnowledgeable of EMI/EMC specifications and verification methodsKnowledgeable of Model Based Systems EngineeringMission Operations experience with space systems or similarCompensation & Benefits:The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on numerous factors including individual performance business objectives and the candidates professional & educational experience. Base salary is just one component of Astrobotics competitive total rewards strategy.Our total rewards package for full-time employees includes:Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverageFinancial Protection: Company-paid life insurance and AD&D voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage plus voluntary life and supplemental insurance optionsTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) Retirement Plan: Immediate vesting with company matchWork-Life Balance: Flexible Paid Time Off and company-paid holidaysWell-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling mental health resources and will preparation servicesAdditional Voluntary Benefits: Accident and hospital indemnity coverage as well as pet insuranceThe recruiter assigned to this role can share more details about the specific compensation and benefits during the hiring process.Export Control Regulations:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person which includes U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) including those individuals granted refugee or asylum status or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.Equal Employment Opportunity:Astrobotic Technology Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to. Key Skills Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 130000 - 130000