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CesiumAstro · 3 weeks ago

Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II - Mission SEIT

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$158K/yr - $190K/yr

11+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneering company in the development of communication systems for space applications. They are seeking a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II to lead a team in defining mission capabilities and ensuring technical success for satellite projects through collaboration and effective management of requirements and testing.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring a team of SE and test professionals organized as a 'SEIT' group

Defining end-to-end mission capabilities, requirements, interfaces, and test campaigns for satellite projects

Working collaboratively with functional organizations to ensure technical success of each program

Engaging regularly with customers and key stakeholders for business objectives

Maintaining alignment across program technical, schedule, and cost performance

Qualification

Satellite mission systemsSystems engineeringVerificationValidationTechnical performance measuresRequirements compliance matricesCross functional team leadershipSense of urgencyProposal writingSystem architecture definitionOrganizational skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Minimum of 11 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 8 years of satellite mission systems/design experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution

Experience leading cross functional teams

Experience developing and managing CONOPS, interfaces, technical performance measures, requirements compliance matrices, V&V plans, and system test plans

Experience structuring and evaluating decisions (conducting trade studies)

Experience reporting progress and plans to stakeholders

Experience integrating multi-project interdependencies

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure