Lead Instrument Systems Engineer

$113k - $153k

Full-time

Southwest Research Institute - Fulltime

Boulder, CO

Salary: $113,000 - 153,000 per year Requirements:

Bachelors, masters, or PhD in aerospace, systems, optical, or another related engineering field, with relevant work experience
Advanced degrees may substitute for some years of related industry experience
8+ years of experience in requirements database management, verification planning, and systems engineering
8+ years of experience in instrument testing and verification
4+ years of experience developing spaceflight instruments through the project lifecycle
Valid and clear drivers license

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, integration, testing, and deployment of next-generation space weather instruments
Support senior R&D staff in research involving remote-sensing instrumentation systems
Design, build, and optimize spacecraft instruments for scientific missions in a multidisciplinary laboratory
Develop high-fidelity instrument performance models and conduct system-level trade studies
Prepare and present project lifecycle reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR
Develop requirements, testing, and verification plans, and oversee testing and verification activities
Work with scientific personnel to create and deploy instruments for space science research
Develop mission-level requirements, architecture, and performance goals
Lead the development, management, decomposition, and allocation of system requirements
Maintain engineering rigor throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate optical, sensor, processing, and mechanical subsystems
Create test plans and analyze data to verify instrument performance
Identify and manage technical risks and integration challenges
Support customer interactions and technical briefings
Mentor engineers and promote systems engineering discipline

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We are a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics. Our work aims to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe through scientific missions and cutting-edge research.

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