Systems Engineering - Aerospace/Defense

ExoTerra is an industry leader in the development and production of electric propulsion systems for small and micro satellites. The company provides propulsion solutions for space exploration, defense and commercial programs. We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding project-based manufacturing company in the aerospace and defense sector.

ExoTerra is also now part of Voyager Technologies. Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Your role will span the entire project lifecycle and across multiple disciplines ensuring the system meets technical requirements, designing tests to verify the system performance, and conducting system-level analyses to show the system meets the mark for complex missions.

Systems Engineering plays a crucial role in the design, development, and operation of solar electric propulsion and spacecraft systems. Systems ensure units meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. This position requires expertise in aerospace engineering principles. The position is crucial to program success from initial proposal through end-of-life operations.

Perform job duties as assigned under the general direction of the Systems Engineering Manager with minimal supervisory direction.

Develop and deliver Systems Engineering data deliverables to customers.

Ensure units meet requirements by Pre-Ship Review with evidence in End Item Data Package.

Deliver requirement and verification compliance matrix with signed verification evidence, approved deviation and approved waivers by final unit delivery.

Communicate project status, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders through Jira, regular reports and presentations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing deliverables with SharePoint and product lifecycle management system. Produce interface control documents for mechanical (SolidWorks), electrical and embedded firmware.

Perform performance, reliability and safety analyses. The analyses include radiation.

Use and build custom Python tools.

Write test plans for functional, performance and environmental testing.

Engage with Test organization to confirm requirements in test procedure, observe test as assigned, and resolve issues found during unit testing.

Author operations / user manual.

Knowledge with Systems Engineering team as demonstrated by managing requirements, developing interfaces, performing analyses and/or managing technical budgets.

Experience with test planning and execution

Familiarity of SharePoint.

Familiarity with SolidWorks.

Familiarity with Python.

Work five-days a week on Monday-Friday with weekend work as needed.

Work at computer at office desk and in production environments for testing.

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline).

Experience with Omere radiation analysis tool.

Experience with reliability and failure modes analyses.

Experience with Hall Effect Thruster Design, Analysis & Test.

Experience testing electric propulsion thrusters, low thrust measurements, and/or plasma diagnostics.

Experience in Agile frameworks

Demonstrated excellent communication skills through public media, writing and work product examples.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline).

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.ExoTerra offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefits package, and various other benefits. you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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