Senior Microgravity Payload Engineer
CSS | |
United States, Virginia, Fairfax | |
10301 Democracy Lane (Show on map) | |
Sep 29, 2024 | |
Are you an experienced project manager ready to take on the challenge of working as part of a team in a science-focused, employee-owned company? CSS has an opening for someone with experience in developing microgravity science payloads to help deliver solutions to our government and commercial customers. We are seeking a skilled Senior Microgravity Payloads Engineer to join our team. This role involves leadership of the technical development of microgravity science payloads for the International Space Station (ISS) and other microgravity platforms. Position Overview As a Senior Microgravity Payloads Engineer, you will collaborate with a team led by a project manager and including scientists, engineers, technicians, and specialists to collectively oversee the technical design, build, launch, and operations of science payloads and technology development hardware destined for various microgravity, lunar, and beyond platforms. As a technical expert, you will contribute to the coordination and communication among our customers, external partners, and other stakeholders throughout the life of a project. This position can be performed remotely with up to 20% travel required to launch and recovery sites, customer, and partner facilities. You may also join our existing team in the Space Coast, Florida region. Irregular hours will be necessary, particularly during launch and on-orbit operations. Responsibilities:
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