Designs, simulates, prototypes, aligns, and tests complex optical, electro-optical, laser, and sensor systems. Develops scientific computing and data analysis routines, collaborates with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and quality teams on production hardware, and prepares test procedures, component specifications, and technical design reviews.

Lead end-to-end aerospace engineering projects from concept through delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and technical milestones. Coordinate systems, electrical, mechanical, software, procurement, and manufacturing teams while serving as the primary liaison to customers and leadership. Maintain integrated master schedules, track performance, mitigate risks, and ensure deliverables meet aerospace standards, contract requirements, and ITAR/EAR export controls.

Leads the architecture, design, integration, launch, deployment, and orbital operations of space missions and autonomous payloads. Oversees spacecraft subsystems, payload interfaces, mission assurance, compliance, cybersecurity, launch coordination, and on-orbit command and control. Builds and mentors the space systems engineering team, manages technical standards and verification frameworks, supports proposals and customer engagement, and advises executive leadership on space technology strategy.