Payload Engineer - Mid Level

Company DescriptionIron Ring Technologies is a certified HUBZone Small Business and a leading provider of integrated solutions for commercial / government aerospace with an extensive background in manned and unmanned lunar exploration, lunar vehicles, and planetary / micro-g space suits. With a focus on solving complex challenges, we offer a turn-key solution that covers proposal management, project scoping, detailed design, fabrication, testing, and operations. Our commitment is to provide world-class solutions to clients in need of high-technology answers, rapid-response design, and responsive agile options. We are dedicated to our community and are actively seeking to enhance our capabilities in support of manned and unmanned lunar exploration including lunar vehicles and space suits for the benefit of our customers.Role DescriptionThe Payload Engineer will serve as the primary technical interface between the prime contractor and payload customers, ensuring seamless integration of customer payloads onto the lunar missions we support. This midlevel role requires an individual with a strong technical background in space systems, excellent customer-facing communication skills, and an understanding of payload integration for space missions.The ideal candidate has experience working with space-focused private sector companies and / or government agencies such as NASA / DoD, acting as a focal point for payload management and technical problem-solving.Responsibilities Act as the primary technical liaison for payload customers, ensuring their requirements are well understood and integrated into mission planning.Lead the end-to-end payload integration process, from initial requirements gathering to final testing and verification.Develop payload interface control documents (ICDs) to align with mission architecture and spacecraft design.Coordinate with internal engineering teams, including systems engineering, spacecraft design, and mission operations, to ensure payload compatibility and readiness.Conduct and support technical reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), to validate payload integration plans.Provide technical oversight / insight during payload testing, spacecraft integration, and pre-launch activities.Proactively identify and resolve technical issues to maintain schedule and mission objectives.Maintain close communication with payload customers, ensuring their payload needs are met and that they are kept in the loop throughout the integration process.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.3+ years of experience in payload integration, systems engineering, or related roles within the space or aerospace industry.Hands-on experience with spacecraft systems, payload hardware, and integration testing.Familiarity with regulatory and technical standards for space missions, such as those set by NASA or DoD.Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including experience creating ICDs and technical review materials.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage customer relationships effectively.Preferred QualificationsExperience with lunar or deep space mission payloads.Knowledge of RF systems, thermal analysis, or spacecraft power systems as they relate to payload integration.Experience with mission operations and post-launch payload support.Proven track record of interfacing with customers to manage payload requirements, integration, and delivery for space missions.Address VerificationPlease provide complete current address in resume to assist with address verification. Not including address will delay the application process.