Description
We are seeking a Lead Payload Systems Engineer to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) in Seal Beach, CA. As a Lead Payload Systems Engineer, you will serve as a core point of contact for customers and work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers' needs.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts
- Manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and drive execution
- Identify, track, and update key subsystem technical performance metrics
- Work closely with the Payload Integrated Product Team (IPT) to define capability roadmaps, value statements, and implementation plans
- Coordinate with SMEs and external stakeholders to provide real-time support for orbit systems, including investigation and resolution of anomalies
- Serve as the authority and decision maker for technical trades, design decisions, noncompliance disposition, and failure resolution within assigned products
- Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
- Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 10+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD +6, master's +8)
- 3+ years of experience leading projects, teams, or products
- Proficiency in authoring Interface Control Documents (ICDs), specifications, and Statements of Work (SoW)
- Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in one or more space payload technology (RF Communication, Lasercomm, PNT, Remote Sensing, etc.)
- Experience working directly with government customers on large-scale space programs
- Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off
- Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200