Launch Systems Integration Engineering Manager

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$140-185k

Full Time

13 minutes ago

Job description

Salary: $140,000 - $185,000
 
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10+ years of industry experience.
  • 4+ years of technical project management experience.
  • Experience working commercial Ride Share and National Security Space Launch (NSSL) launch integration programs.
  • Experience working hands-on with hardware or software technical projects.
  • Experience leading space vehicle to launch vehicle integration campaigns.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
  • Functional leadership experience (such as reviewing performance and providing performance feedback).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and techniques for eliciting and motivating team performance.
  • Experience in interpreting customer (internal and external) needs and expectations.
  • Proposal and technical communication/writing.
  • Must be willing to travel to launch sites, test sites, other industry partner offices, and customer locations as needed.
  • Must be eligible for a security clearance.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate between York and the LV contractor design teams in support of the development of environmental and flight interface requirements between the SV, LV, Launch Site.
  • Coordinate the distribution and configuration management of integrated system analyses inputs/outputs in a diverse set of technical areas.
  • Generate the Launch Systems Interface Requirements Document (LSIRD) and Interface Control Document (ICD) between the Spacecraft and LV.
  • Support requirement allocation/flowdown to the LV system from the Spacecraft functional areas, and down to various Spacecraft subsystem design specs from the LV system.
  • Negotiate LV interface requirements that affect Spacecraft design with the impacted SV functional team, and develop optimal system-level solutions to any requirement incompatibilities that arise.
  • Support development of test plans and test execution for risk reduction, and requirement verification of Spacecraft and LV hardware interfaces.
  • Develop IRD/ICD requirement verifications and closure plan that meets York and customer expectations.
  • Manage closure plans and verification evidence for each ICD requirement allocated to the LV ICD.
  • Coordinate and lead launch campaigns taking place at the Range.
  • Plan and execute technical reviews (e.g., working group meetings, chairing technical interface meetings, design reviews, internal review boards) both internally and between York and industry/government partners.
  • Generate input to and present launch systems status at monthly and quarterly program status reviews with York’s customer and management.
  • Author technical and engineering memos as required.
  • Perform management duties including regular one on ones, performance evaluations, coaching/mentorship, hiring, training, etc.
 
BENEFITS 
  • In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.   
 
EEO statement 
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.

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