Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94550
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer
We have an opening for a Senior Spacecraft Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in concept development, requirements generation, preliminary system design, and performance analysis for the Z Program's Space Science and Security Program (SSSP). In this position you will have the opportunity to take a leading role in both analytical intelligence programs and design of advanced space payloads. You will collaborate with scientific and engineering personnel as well as senior management to design flight systems to support national security, commercial and science missions; and manage a range of activities within the portfolio concentrated on using proven capabilities for mission areas such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); space situational awareness (SSA); communications; and other missions. You will coordinate with DOE and other intelligence community stakeholders to provide expert technical knowledge to answer questions critical to United States national security. You will have project management responsibility for defining and implementing the intellectual, programmatic, and supervisory functions necessary to ensure the successful execution of the program's research agenda and the development of a broad range of interfaces with current and potential sponsors. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will: Operate under consultative direction with substantial authority, using in-depth analysis and subject matter expertise in highly advanced concepts, to resolve a diverse range of highly complex problems, independently determine strategies, modify approaches, and pursue actions that impact organizational operations or directions and achieve long-term goals. Develop, implement, and provide highly advanced engineering solutions and technical analysis to resolve highly complex technical and programmatic issues. Lead a multi-disciplinary team including engineers, scientists, intelligence analysts, and technical staff in achieving project objectives which include solving highly complex problems, performing highly complex analyses, and successfully accomplishing specific technical goals relevant to lab mission areas in space systems. Define system and sub-system requirements for applications in collaboration with APLs, Chief Technologist, and project systems architects on multiple programs, establishing technical milestones and business plans for program execution. Propose, develop, execute, and guide strategies that enhance the ability of the lab to address new opportunities in space flight hardware utilizing highly advanced technical knowledge of space systems engineering and best practices in the aerospace community. Develop new and innovative strategies for addressing pressing national security issues in technology and intelligence. Coordinate and interface directly with management and external sponsors to communicate technical milestones, solicit input from, and provide advice to technical leaders in the space program. Utilize highly advanced technical expertise and analytical skills to communicate results through formal and complex technical reports, presentations and peer-reviewed scientific journals as appropriate. Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development and establishment of integrated strategies for space program activities consistent with the goals of the SSSP and Z Program. Serve as primary technical contact to work closely and actively partner and communicate with U.S. Government sponsors, other organizations, and technology leaders to provide technical input, apply highly advanced technical knowledge, and develop, implement, and refine new concepts that support national security priorities. Maintain appropriate security in a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment for information and systems that are under the APL's direct control. Establish broad project vision and strategy, and influence technical direction to drive successful outcomes for deliverables. Provide highly advanced technical guidance and mentorship to technical staff, fostering their technical development and supporting their growth within the team. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.5 level: Work under broad consultative direction with significant autonomy, using expert and specialized knowledge, to resolve highly unusual, complex, and/or sensitive problems, and to influence, set, and direct high-level objectives and strategic plans that impact organizational operations and attain long-range program goals and objectives. Influence strategic technical decisions and interact directly with senior leaders at U.S. government agencies to champion, develop, and implement new mission architectures and demonstration systems. Provide guidance and strategic vision for scientific and technical direction of projects within the Space Hardware and Engineering Assessments Programs. Brief overall impact and approach of work to senior management. Execute, guide, and ensure alignment and adherence of team responsibilities and performance to strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers. Act as senior technical expert and represent the Laboratory on high-level external scientific or technical committees. Utilize expert-level communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively advise and influence senior Laboratory personnel and other key stakeholders.
We have an opening for a Senior Spacecraft Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in concept development, requirements generation, preliminary system design, and performance analysis for the Z Program's Space Science and Security Program (SSSP). In this position you will have the opportunity to take a leading role in both analytical intelligence programs and design of advanced space payloads. You will collaborate with scientific and engineering personnel as well as senior management to design flight systems to support national security, commercial and science missions; and manage a range of activities within the portfolio concentrated on using proven capabilities for mission areas such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); space situational awareness (SSA); communications; and other missions. You will coordinate with DOE and other intelligence community stakeholders to provide expert technical knowledge to answer questions critical to United States national security. You will have project management responsibility for defining and implementing the intellectual, programmatic, and supervisory functions necessary to ensure the successful execution of the program's research agenda and the development of a broad range of interfaces with current and potential sponsors. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will: Operate under consultative direction with substantial authority, using in-depth analysis and subject matter expertise in highly advanced concepts, to resolve a diverse range of highly complex problems, independently determine strategies, modify approaches, and pursue actions that impact organizational operations or directions and achieve long-term goals. Develop, implement, and provide highly advanced engineering solutions and technical analysis to resolve highly complex technical and programmatic issues. Lead a multi-disciplinary team including engineers, scientists, intelligence analysts, and technical staff in achieving project objectives which include solving highly complex problems, performing highly complex analyses, and successfully accomplishing specific technical goals relevant to lab mission areas in space systems. Define system and sub-system requirements for applications in collaboration with APLs, Chief Technologist, and project systems architects on multiple programs, establishing technical milestones and business plans for program execution. Propose, develop, execute, and guide strategies that enhance the ability of the lab to address new opportunities in space flight hardware utilizing highly advanced technical knowledge of space systems engineering and best practices in the aerospace community. Develop new and innovative strategies for addressing pressing national security issues in technology and intelligence. Coordinate and interface directly with management and external sponsors to communicate technical milestones, solicit input from, and provide advice to technical leaders in the space program. Utilize highly advanced technical expertise and analytical skills to communicate results through formal and complex technical reports, presentations and peer-reviewed scientific journals as appropriate. Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development and establishment of integrated strategies for space program activities consistent with the goals of the SSSP and Z Program. Serve as primary technical contact to work closely and actively partner and communicate with U.S. Government sponsors, other organizations, and technology leaders to provide technical input, apply highly advanced technical knowledge, and develop, implement, and refine new concepts that support national security priorities. Maintain appropriate security in a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment for information and systems that are under the APL's direct control. Establish broad project vision and strategy, and influence technical direction to drive successful outcomes for deliverables. Provide highly advanced technical guidance and mentorship to technical staff, fostering their technical development and supporting their growth within the team. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.5 level: Work under broad consultative direction with significant autonomy, using expert and specialized knowledge, to resolve highly unusual, complex, and/or sensitive problems, and to influence, set, and direct high-level objectives and strategic plans that impact organizational operations and attain long-range program goals and objectives. Influence strategic technical decisions and interact directly with senior leaders at U.S. government agencies to champion, develop, and implement new mission architectures and demonstration systems. Provide guidance and strategic vision for scientific and technical direction of projects within the Space Hardware and Engineering Assessments Programs. Brief overall impact and approach of work to senior management. Execute, guide, and ensure alignment and adherence of team responsibilities and performance to strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers. Act as senior technical expert and represent the Laboratory on high-level external scientific or technical committees. Utilize expert-level communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively advise and influence senior Laboratory personnel and other key stakeholders.