APEX TK LLC
Senior Systems Engineer & Sensors SME
Huntsville, AL · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 36 days ago
AlgorithmsData AnalysisProject ManagementEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSensorsLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of space systems from the ground up - advancing technologies from early concept through flight demonstration.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks, maintaining robust risk registers and executing effective mitigation plans in coordination with NASA counterparts.
- Provide hands-on systems engineering expertise across key technology domains including sensors, propulsion, Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), communications, and embedded software development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full technology maturation lifecycle for assigned space systems, driving TRL advancement from early-stage concept through flight demonstration milestones.
- Review key program documentation including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and technology assessment reports.
- Support and lead flight testing and technology demonstration activities, including test readiness reviews, real-time test support, and post-test data analysis and reporting.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure integrated system designs meet performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Develop and oversee system test plans and test execution strategies for ground and flight test campaigns, ensuring traceability to system requirements and TRL advancement criteria.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technology assessment milestone reviews in accordance with NASA standards and program requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive technology roadmaps aligned with NASA program objectives, milestones, and technical performance measures.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in the design, development, and integration of sensing modalities, including Electro-Optic (EO)/Infrared (IR) (e.g., Short-Wave, Mid-Wave, Long-Wave IR), LiDAR/LADAR, Multi-spectral, and RF systems.
- Proven experience planning and leading design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and milestone reviews (KDP, technology readiness assessments).
- Strong background in developing and executing system-level test plans, including ground test campaigns, integration & test (I&T), and flight test support.
Requirements
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading systems engineering and technology maturation activities for space-based programs from early TRL through flight demonstration.
- Deep technical expertise across multiple space system domains including sensors/payloads, propulsion systems, GNC, RF/communications, and software-intensive systems.
- Experience with sensor fusion algorithms targeted for space-based Find-Fix-Track-Target-Engage-Assess (F2T2EA) functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to leadership, review boards, and cross-functional teams.
- What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
Nice to have
- Active Secret clearance required
- Top Secret/SCI strongly preferred.
Skills
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
- Background in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting or leading flight test campaigns and technology demonstration programs, including test readiness reviews.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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