Senior Systems Engineer

Significant first-hand experience on a small to medium-sized technology development program, ideally having been involved in at least one end-to-end design-to-deployment lifecycle.
Spacecraft program lifecycle experience is strongly preferred.
Proven track record in systems engineering, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
Experience with operational systems and end user applications.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Experience in supporting project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges and risks.
Preference for a fast-paced dynamic environment.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Oversee the conceptualization, trade studies, design, development, and deployment of spacecraft and subsystem design improvements, including propulsion, power, thermal, communications, avionics, and structural subsystems.
Manage the Acadia tech roadmap, ensuring technical soundness and feasibility of changes, and understanding of mission application and CONOPs.
Define processes and guide team to implement specifically tailored processes suited to each application, including Change Control Board and Risk Review Board.
Support V&V activities to ensure design compliance with performance specifications, safety standards, and mission objectives.
Manage design and execution of accepted changes, including prioritizing work, reviewing work, and escalating issues.
Support proposal efforts that apply to Acadia spacecraft, reviewing proposals for technical soundness and feasibility.