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Lead systems engineering for spacecraft optical communications: translate mission and customer requirements into system/subsystem requirements, manage interfaces, select vendors, define verification/validation strategies, support integration and test, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical program execution from concept through launch and operations.

Translate system-level requirements and CONOPS into verifiable software requirements and verification plans for embedded spacecraft systems. Liaise between Systems and Software Engineering for integration, test planning, configuration control, and issue resolution. Mentor junior engineers and drive requirements traceability, verification execution, and technical readiness for mission objectives.

Lead end-to-end design of board-level power converters and power management systems for space and airborne platforms. Responsibilities include concept development, schematic and PCB design, simulation and analysis, test plan development, bring-up and qualification testing, production release, cross-discipline integration, and mentoring junior engineers.

Lead and execute enterprise IT initiatives including system migrations, integrations, and companywide upgrades. Administer Active Directory/Azure AD/Entra ID, manage endpoints via MDM (Intune), support servers, cloud (AWS), network and VPN access, and enforce security controls (MFA, endpoint compliance). Mentor helpdesk staff, develop documentation and SOPs, run application rollouts, and improve processes through root-cause analysis.

Lead and execute enterprise IT initiatives: system migrations, integrations, upgrades, and application rollouts. Administer Active Directory/Azure AD, endpoint management (Intune), M365 services, AWS support, VPNs, and IT security practices. Mentor junior staff, maintain documentation and SOPs, troubleshoot complex issues, and support company-wide IT projects.

Lead planning and execution of test milestones across space product lines: develop schedules, manage vendors and budgets, coordinate test fixtures and instrumentation, track risks, validate test data, and drive cross-team issue resolution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of test capabilities.

Lead a small team to develop spacecraft mechanical systems from concept through flight. Responsible for mechanical design, electronics packaging, thermal architecture, deployable/actuated structures, analysis, manufacturing, AI&T, environmental test campaigns, review of structural and thermal analysis, interfacing with cross-functional teams, presenting to customers, and supporting proposals and in-orbit issues.

Lead mechanical design for Cesium spacecraft across all development phases: requirements, trades, CAD/FEA, thermal and structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. Focus on mass, cost, reliability, electronics packaging, mechanisms, and launch/LEO environmental considerations.

Provide on-site IT support for a Colorado office: deploy and administer Windows and Ubuntu desktops/servers and VMs, manage AD, networking, file storage, conferencing A/V, licensing inventory, ticketed user support, documentation, and suggest infrastructure improvements.

Design, implement, and execute board-level test plans and test systems for power, digital, and RF electronics. Develop test software, select equipment and fixtures, perform debugging and analysis, advise on design-for-test, document and present results, and support lab buildout and technician training for aerospace communication products.