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CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER

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Core Responsibilities

  • Establishes a vision for technologies used in orbital servicing, assembly, and manufacturing.

  • Provides expert advice to executive corporate leadership on matters of space systems technology, research strategy, product design, and IP management.

  • Proposes research and development strategies based on the evaluation of established and nascent spacecraft technologies from internal and external sources.

  • Creates metrics and milestones for the development of technology critical to the success of the Company.

  • Manages the fulfillment of the Company’s short-term and long-term scientific and technical goals. Re-examines and corrects research approaches as needed.

  • Evaluates technologies available through transfers and acquisitions and integrates them into the Company’s R&D framework.

  • Prepares and publishes scientific literature such as white papers and technical reports on R&D relevant topics for internal and external release.

  • Writes and reviews the technical aspects for grants and contracts with external agencies on behalf of the Company. 

  • Supports the Chief Business Officer through the design of quality space technology products.

  • Supports the Chief Compliance Officer through the identification and management of intellectual property.

  • Supervises internal and coordinates external laboratories to conduct scientific and technical investigations in keeping with corporate R&D strategies.

  • Provides on-going peer-review and scientific education services both internal and external to the Company.  

  • Serve as the primary scientific representative at external events and conferences.

  • Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and corporate managers.

  • Establishes and maintains a library of technical and scientific resources.

  • Serve the company as a Principle Investigator for grants and contracts.

  • Performs other scientific and administrative duties as required.

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Core Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal public communication skills 

  • Established contributor to publications and literature in the aerospace industry

  • Experience with research management principles and techniques

  • Experience managing a research laboratory or workshop

  • Deep knowledge of spacecraft systems and architecture, space environments and robotics

  • Knowledge of

  • Expert knowledge of satellite subsystems and software

  • Expert Knowledge of Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)

  • Broad knowledge of space economies and technological ecosystems

  • Competent program management skills

  • Proficiency in the use of rapid prototyping and aerospace manufacturing techniques

  • Proficiency in project management such as PRINCE2, CAPM, PMP, etc

  • Proficiency in computer programming and CAD softwares, CREO, Solidworks, MATLAB, PYTHON, C++, STK Astrogator

  • Strong ability to make independent and executive decisions

  • Effective leader and cooperative team player

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Requirements

  • Masters degree in Physics, Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar fields and a combined 10+ years experience in laboratory management, space operations, spacecraft design, space system and architecture, robotics, machine learning, computer science, orbital physics, materials science, experimental manufacturing, and other similar subjects or;

  • PhD in Physics, Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar fields and a combined 6+ years experience in laboratory management, space operations, spacecraft design, space system and architecture, robotics, machine learning, computer science, orbital physics, materials science, experimental manufacturing, and other similar subjects.

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI Eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. 

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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Scout Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Scout Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to

careers@scout-aero.com
Subject: Chief Science Officer

Chief Science Officer: Text
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