Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Black Ve, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security-focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.

As a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Black Ve, Inc, you will play a key role in design, analysis, integration, testing, and operation of our spacecraft. You will be critical member of our Spacecraft Programs team by serving as the primary technical authority on a spacecraft system. This includes leading a diverse engineering, software, and integration team to deliver a quality system in alignment with the program risk posture through all phases of the space mission: design, analysis, assembly, integration, test, launch, and operations on-orbit.

If you would like to be responsible for the technical performance of a complete spacecraft system and enjoy working on a Team to discover solutions to difficult engineering problems, you will find work at Black Ve exciting and challenging. As a principal member of the Spacecraft Programs Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that will shape the future of national security space.

You will be required to identify and lead work within a small and agile team on a broad set of tasks and ensure the highest quality product through all phases of the space element design, build, test and operations. You will be part of building a culture in our Spacecraft Programs Team that that rewards experienced application of proven approaches and risk management techniques to enable mission success.

Collaboration across engineering, assembly, test, and software disciplines is essential. Personal ownership and accountability within the Spacecraft Programs Team is aligned with the necessary responsibilities to be successful within the company.

• Leads, manages, and holds program systems engineering team accountable
• Responsible for the technical quality of all segments of the space mission: ground, launch, and space
• Lead the development of the space mission architecture and CONOPS in accordance with program goals
• Ensure technical architecture satisfies program goals by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create and curate system requirements and verification plans across all technical disciplines: mechanical, electrical, guidance and control, propulsion, ground software, flight software, mission software, assembly, integration, test, launch, and mission operations
• Ensure interface consistency across engineering, software, and assembly, integration, and test interfaces, curating all necessary systems engineering documentation
• Enforce configuration control and document review policies and processes
• Lead technical reviews and design trades
• Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, performance, and safety of the spacecraft system.
• Identify and manage technical risks in accordance with overall program risk posture
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in space and aerospace systems, with a focus on systems integration and engineering. Experience developing small spacecraft and/or other direct spacecraft subsystem design and/or test implementation preferred.
• Knowledge and experience across all space mission segments:
  Ground, Launch, Space
• Knowledge and experience across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept to disposal
• Strong understanding of applying systems engineering principles, including requirements management, technical risk identification and mitigation, leading design efforts in a schedule and cost constrained project.
• Experience and deep knowledge of space systems and familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (e.g., attitude determination and control, propulsion, avionics) is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong…