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As the company continues to expand its program portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Staff Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of advanced solar array and space hardware programs from design and development through verification and delivery. This is a highly technical project engineering role, split roughly 50/50 between hands-on technical leadership and project/program execution. We're looking for someone with direct solar array or spacecraft hardware experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams while owning the technical integrity of the program. Strong Mechanical Engineers with significant project engineering experience and the right aerospace and solar-array background may also be considered. Travel is approximately 10-15%.

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What YOU get to DO at this growing company:

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Lead the efforts of implementing state-of-the-art technologies that push the boundaries of firmware development for uncrewed aircraft systems and power solutions.
Lead the technical execution of assigned solar array and space hardware programs.
Own the technical integrity of projects through design, development, manufacturing, test, and delivery.
Translate program and customer requirements into system-level requirements and detailed technical specifications.
Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, test, and other engineering disciplines.
Lead technical design reviews and resolve engineering issues as they arise.
Develop and review verification plans, validation procedures, and customer acceptance testing.
Maintain requirements traceability through verification and successful test execution.
Evaluate system performance using engineering analysis, test results, and technical performance measures.
Support non-conformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and technical dispositions.
Serve as a technical point of contact for customers and internal program teams.
Partner closely with Program Management to keep technical scope, schedule, resources, and budget aligned.
Prepare and present technical documentation, design reviews, program updates, and customer presentations.
Help establish engineering standards, practices, and processes that improve product development and execution.

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What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

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Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience designing, developing, manufacturing, and/or testing aerospace or space hardware.
Hands-on experience designing or developing solar arrays, spacecraft solar power systems, or closely related space hardware.
Strong systems-level engineering background, with experience leading the technical execution of projects or multidisciplinary teams.
Solid understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing, integration, and test.
Proficiency with CAD and product data management systems.
Working knowledge of GD&T, ASME Y14.5, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
Experience developing technical requirements, verification procedures, and engineering documentation.
Skilled at communicating complex technical issues to engineering teams, program leadership, and customers.
Strong root-cause analysis and engineering problem-solving skills.

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What's in it for you at this cool company?

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Huge Contract-Hire Opportunity with very competitive pay and intent to convert (also with competive full-time package)
The chance to own the technical outcome of high-visibility space hardware programs, not just support them.
A seat at the table in shaping engineering standards, practices, and processes as the company grows.
A collaborative team of multidisciplinary engineers working on programs that fly.

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