Spacecraft Subsystem SME

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The Tech7 company is a top provider of support for rapid solutions development, complex systems integration, and the onboarding of commercial capabilities. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve earned a solid reputation for honesty, innovation, and quality. Our team of experts has vast experience in complex systems gained from working across various sectors. With this experience, we offer end-to-end support throughout the integration of new technologies, from initial concept to ongoing operations and maintenance.

Tech7 is seeking a motivated and experienced Spacecraft or Spacecraft Subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test

• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle

• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments

• Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary

• Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary

• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates

Requirements:

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.

• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science

• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience

• Previous proven coordination experience

• Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations

• DOD or IC space experience preferred

• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels

• Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable

• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers

• Due to security requirements, work is required to be performed on-site in a secure facility

Travel: Infrequent

 Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Annual Pay Transparency Range: $135,000 - $170,000

Tech7 Benefits Package Highlights:

• 401k with company contribution

• Annual Bonus

• Up to $5,250 per year for education reimbursement

• 11 paid holidays

• 4 Weeks PTO

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Competitive salary

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