Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual based in the United States.

This part-time opportunity is designed for an experienced space systems professional who can provide high-value technical guidance to government and industry stakeholders.
You will support critical space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities, helping ensure mission objectives and technical standards are met.
The role combines systems engineering expertise with hands-on oversight, technical assessment, and rapid-response support.
You will collaborate with government teams, prime contractors, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders across complex national security space programs.
The position offers the opportunity to apply decades of technical experience to challenging, mission-critical space initiatives.
Work is primarily remote, with occasional onsite engagement in Gilbert, Arizona, and domestic travel as required.
This is a limited-hours casual role suited to a highly experienced professional seeking meaningful technical impact in a flexible environment.

Accountabilities

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for critical space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities performed by government teams, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and industry partners to assess technical execution, identify issues, and provide practical recommendations.
• Support systems engineering activities involving complex and potentially classified space systems.
• Provide specialized technical expertise to government space program organizations supporting the conception, development, integration, testing, and operation of space systems.
• Monitor critical tests and rapidly respond to government requests for technical support, reporting, onsite meetings, or other mission-related activities.
• Prepare technical reports, assessments, findings, and recommendations for government program offices and senior stakeholders.
• Apply extensive space vehicle systems engineering experience to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to executive-level leaders, government customers, engineers, and other key stakeholders.
• Support multi-objective technical problem solving and contribute to strategic decisions affecting space vehicle programs.
• Travel domestically and participate in occasional onsite activities as required by program needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 25 years of progressively responsible experience in space vehicle research and development, systems analysis, and space vehicle systems engineering.
• Extensive understanding of space vehicle systems and the ability to provide credible technical oversight during assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Experience working effectively with government organizations, prime contractors, subcontractors, and senior technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate directly and confidently with executive management and other high-level decision-makers.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical matters into clear recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to develop and execute solutions to complex, multi-objective problems.
• Availability for domestic travel and occasional onsite work in Gilbert, Arizona.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• An advanced technical degree is preferred.
• Experience navigating large technical organizations and coordinating access to specialized engineering expertise is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships at the executive level is highly valued.

Benefits

• Part-time, limited-hours casual employment structure with primarily remote work.
• Hourly compensation range of $0–$480 , with individual compensation determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs, where applicable based on employment type.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, subject to applicable employment classification.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay opportunities for exceptional contributions, where applicable.
• Professional growth, technical development, and education assistance programs.
• Potential relocation assistance, where applicable.
• An inclusive environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, respect, and meaningful contributions to critical space missions.

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