Moog Space West is looking for a Space Vehicles System Engineer to join ourSpace Vehicles team in Arvada, CO. Moog Space West specializes in passiveand active vibration suppression/load alleviation products and services,spacecraft buses and sub-systems, spacecraft and payload structure andpropulsive accommodations, and precision motion control.The Space Vehicles team is rapidly growing and comprises a cross-disciplinarygroup of industry veterans and young talent alike. The focus is on thedevelopment of satellite buses, Orbital Maneuvering Vehicles (OMVs),space tugs, and more. The team is a tight-knit group ofcollaboration-oriented professionals that welcome others looking to work onmulti-faceted, complex problems as a team.The role includes the following: Analysis of Customer specifications;Development and simulation of Bus-level system architecture and interfaces;Component evaluation and subsystem simulation and analysis; integration andtest of the overall system, write test procedures and test plans;Interface and leadership of the other engineering disciplines on thedevelopment and test team.The Candidate will be a key contributor to the analysis, conceptualdesign, development, and testing of complex control hardware used onmilitary, commercial and/or NASA vehicles and equipment. The Space Westproducts arise from a common product line approach but are adapted for thespecifics of the missions and payloads so generally are unique for eachcustomer. Therefore, most new applications require a special, tailoreddesign, even though adaptation of product line designs always should beconsidered where appropriate. The Candidate generally will operate as part ofa design/development team, which includes other Department engineers.
In the early stages of a new program, the project team will consult with thecustomer, establish the problem statement, conceive of potential hardwaresolutions to the problem, often through extensive trade studies, and thencreate a successful technical proposal. This phase is critical in that itestablishes the basis for future design, and for contract negotiations.Under the technical direction of the Engineering Manager, Section Head orthe team's lead engineer, the Candidate will then guide the evolution ofthe conceptual design, technical project planning, detail design, anddevelopment testing for the satellite vehicle. This requires some travel andthe participation in presentations to customers.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for the position of System Engineer, a candidate shouldhave a minimum of an BS Degree, preferably in Mechanical, Aeronautical orElectrical Engineering plus six years of design/development engineeringexperie
Experience in leading a project development team is strongly preferred
To fulfill the demands of design and development of new products theindividual must have self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills.
This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.Preferred Experience / Qualifications:
A System Engineer should have experience in electronic, mechanical and aexperience in avionics integration. Experience with guidance, navigation andcontrol; communication systems and propulsion systems is preferred.What's in it for you?
Flexible Planned Vacation
Outstanding Health Benefits
Generous 401K company contribution and matchEOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationSalary negotiations start at $130,000
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran