Payload Integration Engineer

Job Summary

Leading payload development from concept through launch and on-orbit operations, the full-time Payload Integration Engineer will serve as the technical authority for hosted payload missions, ensuring successful integration and performance of payloads across various spacecraft architectures in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead payload architecture and technical decision-making for hosted payload and mission opportunities
• Define and manage payload requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans
• Drive integration planning and execution, including verification and validation activities during on-orbit operations

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership of payload development across at least one spacecraft mission
• Deep understanding of spacecraft payload integration across multiple technical domains
• Experience in requirements development, interface management, and technical risk mitigation
• Familiarity with spacecraft integration and test environments
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance preferred