Senior Space Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Slingshot Aerospace as a Senior Space Systems Engineer and play a crucial role in designing technical solutions for space domain applications. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop scalable, high-performance solutions translating scientific capabilities into user-facing products. Responsibilities include leading solution design, providing technical guidance, engaging with clients, conducting presentations, identifying risks, shaping the technical roadmap, and communicating progress. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of senior engineering leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. A DoD TS security clearance and the ability to work in Colorado Springs are mandatory. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and experience in space flight applications and product development.

Requirements

• Must have an active DoD TS security clearance
• Ability to work in a secure environment daily in Colorado Springs, CO, USA
• 10+ years of experience in senior engineering technical leadership roles, preferably in the space industry
• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Aerospace Engineering with a strong focus on astrodynamics, space systems, modeling and simulation, and model-based systems engineering or relevant field
• Strong technical expertise in space systems, systems engineering and software development
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technical roadmaps, manage project risks, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deeply experienced with technical writing, presentation skills, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget
• Demonstrated success with classified execution

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of technical solutions for space domain applications, leveraging your deep understanding of systems, databases, networking, and software development principles
• Analyze and define functional, non-functional, and business requirements to inform solution designs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multi-disciplinary delivery teams throughout the solution development lifecycle
• Prioritize tasks, set project goals, and ensure that projects are delivered according to the roadmap, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Engage with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to understand the customer’s technical requirements and distill those into functional requirements the broader delivery team can use as a blueprint for the capability required
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase proposed architectures and gain stakeholder buy-in
• Identify potential technical risks and challenges associated with solution development and implementation
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively and ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Work closely with the Slingshot product team to shape the technical roadmap and vision for solution development, outlining key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
• Hold combined development teams accountable for meeting technical objectives and provide regular updates to management
• Seamlessly communicate technical progress, challenges, and achievements to customers, management, and other stakeholders through clear and concise technical writing, presentations, and reports
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization
• Support the growth and product teams in solutioning activities, and in drafting technical content relevant to new business capture opportunities, requests for information (RFIs), requests for quote (RFQs), white papers, presentations, and customer briefings
• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Form trusted working relationships with customers, end users, business partners, and fellow Slingshooters

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering with a strong focus on astrodynamics, space systems, modeling and simulation, and model based systems engineering
• Demonstrated work experience in space flight applications
• Experience in product development
• Highly skilled in leading technical teams of diverse expertise

Benefits

Salary Range : $140,000-190,000