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Antares

Mission Engineer II

Los Angeles$112k–$150kfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Lead cross-functional delivery of advanced microreactor systems across commercial, defense, and space missions. Bridge systems engineering with business development to manage program costs, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while translating customer needs into technical requirements for Antares' nuclear energy products.

What you'll do

  • Own delivery and accountability for customer-facing programs including cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance
  • Establish requirements management connecting customer feedback to engineering design and ensure alignment with mission objectives
  • Develop proposals and support contract acquisition with DoD and DOE by drafting technical content and system justifications
  • Conduct market analysis, CONOPS research, and develop technical roadmaps for product deployment readiness
  • Lead system architecture and interface specifications while balancing engineering decisions with business considerations
  • Manage project integration into operational environments including deployment logistics and commissioning procedures

What they're looking for

  • Systems engineering and requirements management
  • Government procurement and DoD/DOE contracting processes
  • Project management (cost, schedule, technical performance)
  • Thermodynamics and energy systems fundamentals
  • Aerospace and defense systems knowledge
  • Technical writing and cross-disciplinary communication
  • Python for numerical/multiphysics analysis
  • Engineering economics and business-minded decision-making
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Antares

Antares develops advanced nuclear microreactors designed for diverse applications including terrestrial, underwater, and space use, with a focus on inherently safe and mass-producible designs. The company is hiring electrical engineers, nuclear engineers, thermo-mechanical designers, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers to advance reactor systems from design and analysis through testing, qualification, and production.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance on a complex defense or aerospace program through formal review gates.
  • How have you translated customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications while maintaining business alignment?
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