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Arcfield

Program Manager

Louisville, CO · On-site

Support payload integration, space vehicle deployment, operational readiness, and ground-to-space coordination. * Monitor post-launch system performance and use data to support troubleshooting ...

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Systems Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

Contribute to the development of integrated satellite payload systems for constellation programs. * Support requirements definition, interface coordination, integration planning, test planning and ...

Albedo

Director of Hardware Engineering

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$250K - $275K/yr

Drive the AIT build flow from primary mirror unit fabrication through bus-to-payload integration through environmental test, eliminating the integration-stage discoveries that should have been caught ...

Tomorrow.io

Systems Engineer

Golden, CO

Contribute to the development of integrated satellite payload systems for constellation programs. * Support requirements definition, interface coordination, integration planning, test planning and ...

Tomorrow.io

Radar Engineer

Golden, CO

$105K - $125K/yr

Contribute to payload integration in a transportable test platform * Implement and test radar signal processing chains (Beamforming, Calibration workflows, Pulse compression) * Support final design ...

Tomorrow.io

Radar Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Contribute to payload integration in a transportable test platform * Implement and test radar signal processing chains (Beamforming, Calibration workflows, Pulse compression) * Support final design ...

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What is a payload integration?

Payload Integration jobs involve coordinating and managing the process of integrating scientific instruments, satellites, or other cargo (the 'payload') with a launch vehicle, such as a rocket or spacecraft. Professionals in this role work closely with engineering teams, customers, and mission planners to ensure that payloads are properly installed, tested, and meet all safety and interface requirements before launch. They play a critical role in making sure that payloads are delivered into space safely and function as intended. This work requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and attention to detail.

What skills and qualifications are needed for payload integration?

To excel as a Payload Integration Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with payload design and integration processes. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and industry standards like NASA or ESA protocols, along with relevant certifications, is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating across multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that payloads are safely, efficiently, and accurately integrated into launch vehicles, minimizing risks and maximizing mission success.

What are common challenges faced by payload integration specialists during satellite mission preparation?

Payload integration specialists often encounter challenges such as coordinating between multiple teams (engineering, testing, and mission operations) to ensure compatibility and safety of payloads. Managing tight schedules and adapting to last-minute design changes or unexpected technical issues are also frequent hurdles. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to navigate these complexities and ensure the payload is successfully integrated and ready for launch.

What is the difference between Payload Integration vs Payload Specialist?

AspectPayload IntegrationPayload Specialist
Required CredentialsEngineering degrees, technical certificationsTechnical background, training in payload handling
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, testing facilities, launch sitesLaunch vehicles, spacecraft, mission sites
Employer & Industry UsageAerospace companies, government agenciesNASA, aerospace contractors, space agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Payload Integration involves designing, testing, and ensuring payloads are compatible with launch vehicles, focusing on engineering and technical processes. Payload Specialist, on the other hand, is a role that involves operating and managing payloads during space missions, often requiring specialized training for onboard handling. While both roles work closely with payloads, Integration is more technical and preparatory, whereas Specialist is operational during missions.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Payload Integration jobs?

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Systems Engineer Stf - Analysis Integration

Littleton, CO • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$118K - $219K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Standard Job Description
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission toprovide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities andchallenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation andour allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
Lockheed Martin is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to lead the FBM Missile Flight Sciences Analysis Integration Team. This lead will ensure seamless integration between the Flight Sciences Organization and multiple FBM Programs, including the Common Missile Compartment, Life Extension 2, Reentry Payload Integration, and Deployed Systems Support Programs. The successful candidate will often act as standing deputy and technical assistant to the Flight Sciences Senior Manager.
Your focus area will be Flight Sciences Analysis Integration. You will be a liaison between the Flight Sciences team and the program and customer. You will be responsible for integrating test data needs for analysis as well as Modeling and Simulation conclusions with System Requirements, Verification, and Design Development. You will be responsible for fielding technical questions from and preparing presentations for the Navy customer and upper level management.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
Basic Qualifications
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in Modeling and Simulation and/or Physics based analysis
  • Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders while building solid relationships with team members
  • Strong presentation skills; capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge, translating highly technical topics into easy to understand presentations
  • Experience and mastery of one or more Systems Engineering processes and Systems Integration functions at the enterprise level, including:
    a.) Enterprise-level trade studies and/or enterprise architecture modeling
    b.) Mission-level requirements analysis and definition of top-level interfaces among majorsystem components
    c.) Integration, Test and/or Verification of requirements across major interfaces
    d.) Verification/ validation planning and execution with an understanding of all theinterdependencies
    e.) Design reviews/ control gates
  • US Citizenship required with active or current Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills
  • Experience as a technical lead of a team of at least 3-5 people
  • Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
  • Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
  • Experience with mission-level/ enterprise architecture analysis, development, integration, V&V,with broad based and in-depth knowledge of multiple functional complex systems and their interactions to meet mission needs
  • Missile, space, or ground segment design and/or V&V experience with one or more systems orfields outside of Systems Engineering
  • Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of sophisticated system products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
  • Ability to interact with system/ segment developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
  • Active Top Secret clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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Company size

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Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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