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Design and develop vehicle structures from concept through production release for human-rated space stations. Define and manage subsystem interfaces, improve design processes through simplification or automation, and support integration and test activities.

Lead development and verification of constellation-ready flight software: adapt heritage FSW, implement GNC and C&DH code, develop payload interfaces, build SIL/HITL test infrastructure, own build/release/config management, develop onboard fault protection and autonomy, verify ground segment compatibility, support on-orbit commissioning, and hire/lead a small FSW team.

Responsible for end-to-end mission success for crewed space missions, coordinating with customers, managing risks, and leading integration of various mission components.

Lead and scale fluids test operations for human-rated space stations, overseeing test strategy, infrastructure, safety, integrated test campaigns, cross-functional coordination, staffing, budgets, and facility readiness for propulsion, thermal, cryogenic, pressurized, and life-support fluid systems.

Lead and grow a propulsion and thermal analysis team to establish analysis standards, validate simulation methods (FEA, CFD, 1-D, multiphase/slosh), integrate test and flight data, support propulsion and high-pressure fluid system design, and present findings for certification. Collaborate with design, GN&C, manufacturing, and test teams and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Support general ledger and accounting operations including reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset management (depreciation/amortization), and monthly/quarterly financial reporting. Coordinate audit readiness and PBC requests, liaise with auditors and stakeholders, manage Controller calendar, track projects, and assist with month-end close and ad-hoc accounting tasks. Occasional travel to company sites and ability to support off-hours milestones required.

Lead the certification strategy for Haven-1, ensuring compliance with human spaceflight requirements while managing engineers and coordinating with various teams.

Support development of EMI-EMC systems for artificial-gravity space stations, conduct tests, analyze performance, and guide best practices.

Design, simulate, prototype, test, and operate RF antenna and telemetry/tracking systems (VHF through Ka-band) for crewed space stations. Own system lifecycle from requirements and trade studies through integration, manufacturing handoff, and operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure flight and ground hardware meets performance and environmental requirements.

The Senior Industrial Designer will create designs for space habitats, translating technical requirements into user-centered products while collaborating across teams.