Chief Engineer, Space Vehicles and Satellites

Serve as the company's technical design authority and systems subject matter expert for a series of spacecraft, satellites/buses, and component-level space flight hardware

Establish vehicle performance requirements, spacecraft architecture, and configurations, and assess vehicle readiness level

Maintain an in-depth understanding of innovations in spacecraft design and development to ensure ispace remains cutting edge

Identify common challenges across program teams and facilitate collaboration to ensure technical topics are addressed robustly and consistently

Own the process for technical reviews, working to continuously improve product performance and reliability

Facilitate capture of technical lessons learned and ensure processes and design guidance tailored from industry meet best practices

Assure appropriate configuration control and documentation of the spacecraft and all technical content

Provide accountability for technical risk, system modeling and simulations, system performance, system architecture, and trade studies

Collaborate with software, hardware, supply chain, and integration teams

Take extreme ownership of the project, driving from concept through integration and launch

Collaborate with business development as a technical resource for capture pursuits

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

12+ years of spacecraft design, systems engineering, or other relevant space mission experience, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership role

Thorough understanding of the full design lifecycle, including requirements, V&V, ICDs, CONOPS, design integration, test, and sustainability

Advanced knowledge of industry best practices and fundamentals of spacecraft design, construction, testing, and operations

Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies

Strategic mindset with the ability to link technology to business

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across the organization and convey decisions, direction, and results clearly

Direct experience with satellite and/or spacecraft bus design, systems engineering, or integration, in addition to broader spacecraft experience

Demonstrated ability to build rapport across the team, globally, and with customers, and to work effectively across different cultures

Must be willing to travel internationally

Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Previously served as Chief Engineer on a space program

Experience working on government or military programs

Experience with contract and supplier technical negotiations

Rapid prototyping experience

Knowledge of integrated software/hardware verification and test