Next Generation Aerospace Design Lead

SPACEWORKS

At SpaceWorks Enterprises we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems human and robotic spacecraft as well as entry descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis developing commercial aerospace software prototyping spacecraft hardware components and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense NASA and the commercial space sector.

THE ROLE

SpaceWorks is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer with a focus in new start aerospace vehicle design to contribute technically as well as manage projects. The internal title of this role will be a Program Manager. Our program managers play a key role alongside senior leadership as we strive to build and maintain professional relationships with government and commercial clients across the aerospace industry.This role is customer facing and will also support business development through writing proposals and quotes to win new business.

A successful candidate will:

• Be well versed in hypersonic aircraft and/or spacecraft performance and mission analysis

• Lead small multidisciplinary teams of technical staff to design complex systems

• Focus on delivering successful project outcomes in regard to schedule budget and quality of deliverable

• Exhibit a can do and want to attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions

• Have experience managing activities in modeling simulation and design of high-speed flight systems including endo-atmospheric re-entry and launch systems

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Monitor and manage multiple projects which will include developing project milestones communicate key program metrics and support customer interactions

• Utilize engineering experience to steer technical vision and provide technical reviews for engineering teams

• Use project management skills to organize budgets schedules and program plans to ensure successful project deliverables

• Interact regularly with companys senior leadership to communicate progress goals priorities and resource needs

• Develop technical documentation including proposals white papers progress reports final reports ICDs and milestone reviews
  

WHAT WE OFFER

At SpaceWorks we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong happy healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees -

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical telemedicine vision dental long-term disability short term disability health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta GA however we do offer telework days compressed workweek options core hours and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees

• Time to reset - paid time off paid holidays and paid parental leave

• 401k company match opportunities for bonuses employee experience events throughout the year employee assistance program and more

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering

• 5 years of related aerospace industry experience contributing technically as an engineer primarily within concept development requirements definition preliminary design and detailed design.

• 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry with project leadership such as managing budgets schedules and writing proposals.

• Fundamental understanding of a broad range of aerospace disciplines and their interactions including flight mechanics structures propulsion aerodynamics flight software thermal management and avionics

• Must be a U.S. citizenand be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

• SKILLS & SOFTWARE:

• • Demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking with strong technical leadership skills

• • Comfortable working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary collaborative environment typical of a smallbusiness

• • Desire to lead and manage individual contributors

• • Strong written and verbal communications skills

• • Expertise with Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint SharePoint)

• • Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Jira Planner Project)

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE...

• Self-starter with a passion for seeking new business development opportunities and building upon current projects

• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting and funding opportunities (e.g. SBIR program BAAs )

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

• High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization aircraft or launch vehicle design

• Experience with SysML

• Smallbusiness experience

Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

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