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Develop and verify FPGA firmware for spacecraft avionics from requirements through implementation, verification, and testing. Collaborate across disciplines to define firmware architecture, document interfaces, participate in module-to-system test campaigns, and support on-orbit operation and hardware testing for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA/SoC designs.

Lead spacecraft integration and test campaigns, develop verification/validation and environmental test plans, operate and maintain environmental and GSE test systems, interface with test software and hardware-in-the-loop, investigate anomalies, and produce technical documentation for flight spacecraft systems.

Own and lead high-volume satellite production from concept through qualification and full-rate manufacturing. Manage rate, yield, unit cost, suppliers, cross-functional teams, technical roadmaps, and customer relationships while resolving production threats and developing program leaders.

Lead and own a sensitive next-generation space systems program from concept through flight and responsive production. Drive technical roadmaps, synchronize cross-functional teams (hardware, software, GNC, mission assurance), manage suppliers and P&L on firm-fixed-price programs, mitigate technical/schedule/supply-chain risks, and serve as primary U.S. government customer contact.

Serve as program authority for advanced RF payloads and communications systems from concept through flight qualification and high-rate production. Lead multiple programs, make architectural trade-offs with engineering, manage suppliers and subcontracts, synchronize cross-functional teams, serve as primary customer contact, and drive proposals and technical roadmaps for national security, civil, and commercial missions. Requires active TS/SCI.

Own and lead technical programs for advanced RF payloads from concept through flight-qualified, high-rate production. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage suppliers and customers, mitigate technical/schedule/supply risks, and define the technical roadmap for national security and commercial missions.

Lead a high‑stakes space program from concept through flight and responsive production. Own technical roadmap, P&L, cross-functional execution, supplier relationships, and customer engagement for national‑security missions while developing program leaders and mitigating technical, schedule, and supply‑chain risk.

Lead and mentor a contracts team to negotiate and manage government and commercial contracts (including DoD/NASA), ensure compliance with contract terms, support proposal responses, handle contractual changes and disputes, develop contract management processes, and maintain customer relationships.

Manage month‑end and year‑end close, process journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, maintain fixed asset register, oversee AR/AP and GRNI, prepare trial balances and variance analysis, assist cash forecasting, support audits, and coordinate cross‑functional sales order entry.

Lead global sourcing and supplier management for rocket and satellite programs: develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, drive supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, maintain cost models and should-cost analysis, collaborate with engineering/quality/manufacturing, and ensure compliance through procurement lifecycle.