Sr. Solar Array Systems Engineer

Company: Roccor
Location: Longmont
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

The Solar Array Systems Engineering role is a dual function mixing Systems and Project Engineering. This is a fast-paced role supporting multiple deployable solar array product lines, from architecture and requirement definition, to hardware verification and delivery.This role requires technical leadership, providing guidance and insight to the internal teams at Roccor. The Systems Engineer works with Project management to balance technical scope with schedule and budget, along with Product Directors to develop products to defined roadmaps. The Systems Engineer interacts with both customer and subcontractors to discuss project status, manage specifications, and establish interfaces.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide technical leadership and expertise for flight solar array product lines
• Work with customer(s) and internal team to establish solar array specifications based on customer needs and risk posture
• Trade different architectures to optimize for key performance parameters
• Manage and communicate system requirements (technical, quality, safety, test, etc.)
• Develop verification plans and coordinate activities with different engineering functional groups
• Track and mitigate technical risk
• Interface with customers to manage expectations and product interfaces
• Work with subcontractors (write specifications, review technical work products)Required Competencies
  • Experience with solar arrays for small satellites
  • Background in Systems Engineering: System architecture development, system modeling, requirement management, and verification planning.
  • Technical planning: Develop technical work plans for solar product development including estimation of resources required
  • Leadership: Experience leading teams to develop and deliver hardware
  • Subcontract management: Experience writing subcontract technical specifications and managing subcontract relationships.
  • Product Lifecycle: Experience with multiple phases of product development including: requirement definition, analysis, prototype design, product design, manufacturing, assembly, test, and integration.Preferred Competencies
    • Background in one of the following:
      • Power Systems
      • Deployable structures
      • Mechanical engineering
      • Electrical engineering
      • Risk identification and mitigation
      • Ability to collaborate and communicate
      • Experience managing/working on multiple projectsWork Authorization/Security Clearance
        • US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
        • Security Clearance a plusWork EnvironmentRoccor is a highly creative, agile and fast-paced aerospace and military products company. Established in 2011, it has achieved robust growth over the past several years and has established itself as an industry leader in deployable structure and thermal management products for the small satellite and terrestrial military markets. Roccor is an employee-centric company that prides itself on the values of respect, accountability, excellence and continuous improvement. Roccor provides a highly competitive compensation package including retirement contributions and health benefits among others along with participation in the Company's Stock Option and Gainsharing Plans. Roccor is located along the beautiful front range of the Rocky Mountains in Longmont, CO in Boulder County, an area consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in America with a highly rated quality of life, exceptional educational standards, and a booming aerospace economy.This job operates in a professional but casual office environment with an open floor plan in which teams are generally co-located for efficient and effective communication and collaboration of projects.Roccor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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