Job Description

The Mission Integration (MI) role requires developing detailed knowledge of satellite systems, subsystems, and components, in order to ensure satellite programs meet mission objectives. From system concept to on-orbit operations the Mission Integration Engineer is key in supporting the multidisciplinary engineering teams during their design, development, integration and test. A successful candidate will have a broad understanding of embedded systems engineering and related disciplines including electrical, software, and test in the aerospace industry.

Mission Integration Engineers will work under the supervision of Systems Engineering and/or Technical leads on a satellite vehicle program. In close proximity with both engineering teams and program management the MI Engineer will support or take responsibility for mission requirements management, system modelling, system simulation, operational documentation, on-orbit procedure development, planning, lab integration and formal test of hardware systems at SEAKR. The MI Engineer will additionally support post-delivery efforts including integration of SEAKR systems into larger Space Vehicle platforms through launch and early orbit operations. Using the knowledge developed over the course of a program a successful MI Engineer should be able to lead vehicle operations and execution of mission operations procedures.

Key responsibilities and requirements for this position:

• Contribute to Concept of Operations (CONOPS) of mission objectives
• Maintain and/or develop mission requirements based on system specifications
• Provide content to mission design documentation utilizing input from program SMEs
• Establish day in the life (DITL) models focused on mission objectives
• Author mission level test documentation ensuring mission success prior to flight
• Provide content to Launch and Early Operations (LEOPs) plans
• Participate in and/or lead technical discussions involving customers and subcontractors
• Help establish digital twin and digital thread environments for a program
• Contribute to integration efforts with multiple sub-contractors, partners, and customers to ensure program success throughout entire life cycle of a program
• Ability to apply space vehicle system understanding to resolve anomalies

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Clearance
• Minimum: Bachelors of Science in Engineering
• 0-3 Years in an Engineering Role
• Desired: Experience in a Mission Operations Center or Satellite Operations Center
• Desired: Experience with modeling & simulation environments (eg: STK, AFSIM)
• Strongly Desired: Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Compensation: Base pay range is $80,000 - $95,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required