Hardware and Payload Architect

About the Role

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities.
• Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture.
• Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system.
• Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition.
• Supports internal and external design reviews.
• Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant STEM degree from an Accredited University
• Space communication and sensing processor design development and architecture experience
• Experience in the development, architecture, and testing of Digital Electronics technologies and algorithms
• Experience in establishing requirements for Space processing systems
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Generally has 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Benefits

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.