Chief Engineer

AMA is currently accepting applications for an experienced engineer to act as Chief Engineer for an Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) program. The qualified candidate will have experience in assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), space operations, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation, work on first-of-a-kind systems, and advanced space vehicle technologies. The position will be on-site in Albuquerque, NM (relocation available). The Chief Engineer will support research, engineering, and technical management for developing space technology concepts. The work ranges from small cube sat-sized payloads to large complex spacecraft.

Job Duties

• Serve as the Technical Authority owning the technical success of the program and establishing a technical vision for the team.
• Lead cradle-to-grave engineering support of novel space technologies.
• This includes design, AI&T, launch and early orbit, space operations, data acquisition, post-experiment analysis, technical report and end-of-life decommissioning.
• Support anomaly resolutions during flight operations.
• Review and approve technology advancement criteria.
• Work on multiple flight projects concurrently, appropriately delegating and balancing the workload.
• Support the Program Manager in the planning of tasks, maintaining a schedule, and staying on budget.
• Ensure an adequate risk management board is established and participate in risk review boards.
• Oversee application of best practices for quality control during prototyping and AI&T.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for other engineers.
• Coordinate work with permanent team members as well as subject matter experts.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Master’s degree in engineering or a related science field.
• Experience with systems engineering or multidisciplinary engineering work on complex space systems.
• Experience with spacecraft design, assembly, integration, and test.
• Experience in developing and/or executing technology maturation plans.
• Technical writing and presentation experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse team.
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• 15 years minimum working in the aerospace field.
• 5 years minimum working in a leadership position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Not all desired qualifications are necessary or expected from applicants.
• Tasks will be assigned based on applicant’s interest, niche skills, and strengths.
• The ideal candidate would have completed a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with spacecraft operations and anomaly resolution.
• Experience with spacecraft end-of-life and decommissioning.
• Work on first-of-a-kind systems.
• Experience working with Air Force or Space Force.
• 20 years in the aerospace industry.
• 10 years working in a leadership position.

This is a contingent role, based on being awarded work.

All candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide two or more professional references.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to clearance requirements.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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