Senior Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2162

The Space Dynamics Lab (SDL) is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Systems Engineer for small satellite programs. The Spacecraft Systems Engineers are responsible for the architecture, technical trades, risk tracking, requirements tracking, and the technical progress and execution of the satellite program. They must have the ability to understand the customer's vision and work with the team to translate into a technical solution, work with program management to ensure technical requirements and performance are achieved, support interactions with customers, and provide technical support to related proposal efforts.

Duties Include:

• Works directly with the Project Manager (PM) as part of the management team and is responsible for all technical aspects of the project
• May be the sole System Engineer on small projects, but in this context generally has a systems engineering team
• Focuses more on leading the team and delivery of final product
• Mitigates risks while ensuring requirements are satisfied and verified
• Proactively identifies technical problems through application of technical expertise and analysis
• Provides technical oversight of contractor requirements and development efforts
• Develops recommendations regarding risk reduction and future performance
• Leads, organizes, and conducts trade studies, design analyses, and engineering analyses/studies to identify and resolve issues impacting SDL programs and systems
• Maintains technical relationships with internal and external customers, technical staff, and management
• Effectively communicates technical results, both verbally and in writing
• Leads cross-organizational project teams and mentoring staff

• BS degree in a related technical field (e.g., aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering with coursework in space engineering)
• Understanding of core systems engineering principles, such as technical leadership, requirements management, configuration control, interface management, verification, etc.
• Strong understanding of general systems engineering process and specific processes related to small satellite development
• Understanding of Mission Assurance (MA) and Project Management roles and responsibilities
• Space engineering processes: 2-5 years on similar projects or touching all parts of project at some point on past projects (i.e., various roles that collectively provide similar experience)
• Team lead/technical lead experience as a lead for a team of 3 minimum for at least 1 year
• Multi-discipline broad knowledge: minimum 7 years in industry
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, spacecraft requirements and subsystems design
• Experience with developing technical budgets for small satellites
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers
• Ability to travel
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance

• 3+ years of relevant spacecraft systems engineering or advanced degree(s) in a related field
• In-depth familiarity with small satellites, systems requirements and subsystems
• Experience with AGI's System Tool Kit (STK)
• Familiarity with space vehicle and/or space systems development
• Experience testing aerospace hardware
• Experience leading small teams
• At least one (1) full lifecycle of space systems lifecycle experience (may be accumulated through multiple projects)
• Experience with requirements management and associated tools (e.g., DOORs)
• Familiarity with MBSE and associated tools (e.g., Cameo)
• Active Top Secret U.S. Government DoD security clearance

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet