Mechanical Engineer IV Job at Arcfield (Albuquerque)

Job Responsibility

Lead systems engineering activities and provide analytical support for AFRL flight experiments and space technology programs, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, concepts of operation, interface control documentation, and mission analyses
Lead and conduct comprehensive analyses through experimental testing, modeling and simulation, with a focus on developing and evaluating Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models, comparing simulation results to experimental findings, and supporting program objectives
Support the assembly, integration, and testing of space technology, spacecraft, and high-altitude balloon experiments, including hardware/software design, fabrication, testing
Perform specialized engineering tasks (mechanical, thermal, electrical, structural) to support development for space technology, spacecraft, and high-altitude balloon experiment designs, including analysis and evaluation through experimental testing, modeling, and engineering analysis
Plan and execute flight experiment operations, including procedure development, CONOPS creation, and on-orbit operations support, and provide systems engineering support for flight experiments, mission design, and mission scope development
Develop and document design, test, and safety procedures for space technology programs and flight experiments, including Government Reference Designs (GRD) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Prepare monthly status reports, document activities and lessons learned, and present technical information at meetings, reviews, and conferences. Provide support for technology transfer initiatives and travel to Government agencies and contractor locations as required
Manage the development of hardware/software-in-the-loop and cloud computing architectures, including implementation of cross-domain solutions, cybersecurity compliance with DoD frameworks, and software development, integration, and configuration management
Support full lifecycle space experiment prototyping, including design documentation preparation, hardware development and integration, software/firmware design and development, laboratory testing, data analysis, and technology transition planning to external mission partners

Requirements

8-10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6-8 years of related experience with a master’s degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific field such as engineering, operations research, or engineering management
or 3-5 years with a PhD
Must possess and be able to maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience related to Space Systems Research and Development and Experimentation for 1) large scale technology and small satellite research and development, systems engineering, assembly, integration, test and operations, and 2) rapid architecture prototyping, integration, hardware/software-in-the loop experiments, modeling and simulation, and IT infrastructure to accelerate space technology acquisition and deployment
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems to further organizational goals
Commitment to understand, recognize, respect, and operate effectively with various contractors, Federally Funded Research and Development (FFRDC), and Government stakeholders
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead or support multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to support the customer’s needs and work autonomously

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