Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer who brings a wealth of experience in space systems. Umbra is vertically integrated, developing high performance systems for remote sensing and communication, as well as the avionics and structures to support the mission. This role is centered on technical excellence, offering both ownership and oversight across the product line. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate traditional spacecraft design principles with the agility of commercial methodologies to achieve groundbreaking capabilities and exceptional results.

A strong focus on practical systems engineering processes, as opposed to purely theoretical ones, is crucial. Candidates should be ready to dive into technical specifics and adapt processes as required. Furthermore, the ability to mentor and support the growth of junior engineers is vital, as this role plays a significant part in their technical development. Collaborating with leadership throughout the Space Systems Business Group is also an essential aspect of this position.

This position is located onsite in our Santa Barbara, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with software and hardware engineers to model and architect spacecraft, wireless, remote sensing systems that fill critical business gaps.
• Lead multidisciplinary design and analysis efforts to deliver new products that meet the performance and business needs, within the Scaled Agile Framework.
• Derive system and subsystem-level requirements and create effective test plans to verify final performance, including specifying commercial test equipment and designing special test tools.
• Develop and release high-quality, well-organized system requirements documents, subsystem specifications, verification plans, and other formal documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance for ground-based and on-orbit operations.
• Manage relationships with third-party customers and vendors, including government, commercial, and foreign entities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering.
• Hands-on experience and solid understanding of LEO space systems, subsystems, and the associated space environment.
• Understanding of software/hardware integration and system architectures with a focus on hardware testing.
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment for spacecraft analysis and decision-making.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, documenting, and tracking space system requirements.
• Proficiency in Agile development practices.
• Effective at providing constructive feedback to junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace engineering ideally in a test environment.
• 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience with the full product lifecycle and sales.
• Experience with high performance payloads and software defined wireless systems.
• Proficiency in model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with Jama requirements management.
• Experience with and proficiency for fishbone analysis and resolving multi-disciplinary technical problems.
• Experience as a technical lead in systems engineering or within a multidisciplinary team.

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Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.