Lead Space Vehicle missions, ensuring mission requirements are met while interfacing with partners and resolving program blockers. Requires strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
Salary: $130,000-$160,000 (level commensurate with experience)
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer to lead Space Vehicle missions. The individual needs to be a self-starter able to execute autonomously, willing to stretch outside of current knowledge areas, and open to executing the entire engineering lifecycle. The role requires technical leadership, customer interfacing, problem-solving, and quick decision-making. Salary commensurate with abilities and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and execute a space systems design/integration program.
- Ensure mission requirements are met and appropriately verified.
- Interface with key mission partners.
- Lead meetings with customer and internal/external partners.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure program success.
- Resolve program blockers and communicate needs to maintain mission execution.
- Technical problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
- 5-10 years of experience as a system engineer or similar broad technical role.
- Project leadership experience (such as chief systems engineer, product lead, or team lead).
- Understanding of the SE ‘V’, the interdependencies associated, and ability to apply the methodology to program execution.
- Experience in interpreting customer (internal and external) needs and expectations.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in the design and/or test of a space vehicle.
- Experience leading requirement derivation and verification activities.
- Experience in all or most phases of a program life cycle.
- Strong communication and coordination skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and techniques for eliciting and motivating team performance.
- Planning and organizing skillsets including schedule definition, cost estimation, and personnel forecasting.
BENEFITS
- In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
Top Skills
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Problem Solving
Project Management
Spacecraft Design
Systems Engineering
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