York Space Systems
Mission Lead Systems Engineering Manager: Operations and Sustainment
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The Role
Salary: $165,000 - $200,000 (level commensurate experience)
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineering Manager to lead the Operations and Sustainment Phases of our Space Vehicle missions. The individual needs to be a self-starter able to execute autonomously, willing to stretch outside of current knowledge areas, and open to executing our active on-orbit programs. The role requires technical leadership, customer interfacing, problem-solving, and quick decision-making. The engineering manager will lead a small team of systems engineers, while also making individual contributions. Salary commensurate with abilities and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical oversight for programs in the operations and sustainment phase of a program
- Drive technical problem solving and anomaly resolution
- Interface with key mission partners
- Lead and drive interdisciplinary technical teams to ensure program success and close on orbit issues
- Verify requirements on-orbit when applicable outside of LEOPs
- Resolve program blockers and communicate needs to maintain mission execution
- Delegate tasks to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
- Collaborate with team members, management, and customers to ensure projects are completed to standard.
- Identify risks and form contingency plans as soon as possible.
- Communicate with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
- Understanding of the SE ‘V’, the interdependencies associated, and ability to apply the methodology to program on-orbit execution.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and coordination skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and techniques for eliciting and motivating team performance.
- Planning and organizing skillsets including schedule definition, cost estimation, and personnel forecasting.
- Active SECRET Clearance required. Active TS/SCI preferred.
- 10-15 years of experience as a system engineer or similar broad technical role. At least 5 years of experience working satellite programs in operations.
- Project leadership experience (such as chief systems engineer, product lead, or team lead).
- Experience performing anomaly resolution and designing for fault detection, isolation, and recovery.
- Experience in Customer (internal and external) communication.
- Experience in all or most phases of a program life cycle, including the design, test, and operations of a space vehicle.
- Experience leading requirement verification activities.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft fault detection and resolution
- Experience in SV design, test, or operations preferred.
BENEFITS
- In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
York Space Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical insurance is provided at no cost to employees and eligible dependents, alongside dental, vision, disability, life, and mental health benefits. Onsite wellness elements such as an onsite gym complement the coverage.
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Affordable Benefits — Zero-premium medical coverage for employees and dependents meaningfully reduces out-of-pocket costs. Commuter support like a sponsored RTD EcoPass further lowers everyday expenses.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes paid holidays, an unlimited vacation policy, and family medical leave. These offerings indicate broad formal leave options.
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The Company
What We Do
York provides complete solutions for mission design, spacecraft, launch, ground, and operations. York offers complete mission solutions for both government and Fortune 500 companies from cyber-secure globally connected communications, to earth observation, and dedicated analytics platform streams. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the manufacturing of spacecraft platforms.
Why Work With Us
We continually question the status quo by transforming the industry to be one of constant production, deployment, and execution. We do nothing for the sole purpose of doing it because that is what has always been done, we are creating a new paradigm for the growth and financial success of the space sector and setting what the future will look like
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