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Leads flight software design, development, integration, testing, and architecture for spacecraft computers. Responsibilities include integrating GNC algorithms, maintaining command and telemetry databases, developing simulators, device drivers, communication libraries, and command sequencing, while collaborating with ground software teams, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical trade studies.

Own the architecture and technical direction of spacecraft flight software, leading safety-critical embedded development, GNC integration, device drivers, communications libraries, simulation environments, and command telemetry systems. Establish engineering standards, guide verification and validation, support ground-system interfaces, and provide technical leadership across design reviews and multidisciplinary programs. The role requires deep real-time embedded, firmware, and low-level software expertise for delivered space or safety-critical missions.

Leads strategy, design, analysis, testing, delivery, and technical oversight of propulsion subsystems across space vehicles. Manages propulsion engineers and technical leads, approves flight hardware designs, balances technical, cost, and schedule requirements, resolves cross-functional issues, manages suppliers, and develops team capabilities. Requires extensive aerospace propulsion or fluid systems experience, people leadership, and U.S. citizenship for government-related work.

As a Mechanical CAD Drafter, you will create precise drawings for spacecraft components, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and collaborating with engineering teams for documentation and quality assurance.

Lead integration, verification, and system-level testing of spacecraft hardware and software subsystems. Develop test plans, procedures, requirements traceability, and automation; execute multidisciplinary testing across avionics, propulsion, communications, and other vehicle systems. Troubleshoot failures, coordinate corrective actions, document results, and support design, readiness, verification, and validation reviews throughout the production lifecycle.

As a Fluids and Propulsion Technician, you'll assemble, integrate, and test propulsion systems, collaborating with engineering and quality teams for flight readiness.

Lead end-to-end FPGA architecture, development, verification, integration, and on-orbit support for spacecraft systems. Design high-speed interfaces, digital backplanes, payload data buses, FPGA-to-CPU/SoC architectures, and radiation-tolerant logic. Manage verification plans, documentation, milestones, and cross-team delivery while mentoring engineers. Collaborate with avionics, embedded software, hardware, and test teams throughout the product lifecycle from concept through launch.

Deploys and operates classified terrestrial and cloud networks across on-premise, AWS GovCloud, and IL-6+ environments. Responsibilities include routing, switching, boundary protection, segmentation, encrypted communications, STIG implementation, RMF/ATO support, network documentation, and troubleshooting. The role also configures NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices, manages KEYMAT and CCI documentation, and collaborates with security, cloud, and engineering teams. An active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required, with occasional travel to government and classified facilities.

Leads operations for an off-site aerospace test facility supporting propulsion, fluids, and structures testing. Manages engineers, technicians, staffing, campaigns, safety, regulatory compliance, facility readiness, maintenance, calibration, vendors, and test equipment. Serves as the on-site decision-maker for people, hardware, schedules, risks, and site readiness while coordinating with engineering, quality, and program management teams.

Defines architectures for spacecraft RF systems and establishes organization-wide design, testing, and performance standards. Develops RF analysis tools and methodologies, leads complex trade studies, resolves cross-system EMI/EMC issues, and coordinates multi-team technical programs. Provides mentorship, drives cross-organizational alignment, supports suppliers and subcontracts, and delivers program-level communication outcomes. Requires extensive aerospace RF experience, including spacecraft architectures, link budgets, antenna systems, communication protocols, and advanced RF simulation.