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GOSoX Project Manager
  • Job Number: 25552
  • Functional Area: Research - Scientific
  • Department: Kavli Inst for Astrophysics & Space Rsrch
  • School Area: Science
  • Pay Range Minimum: $102,350
  • Pay Range Maximum: $138,700
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 10


Posting Description

GOSOX PROJECT MANAGER, Kavli Institute, to aid in the development and fielding of a NASA astrophysics Pioneer satellite program called GOSoX, who will have responsibilities including technical oversight, personnel and resource management, and systems engineering duties such as requirements definition and flow-down, risk management, and tradespace exploration. MIT has been selected to build and operate the first spectropolarimeter for the soft X-ray band (0.2-0.4 keV): the Globe Orbiting Soft X-ray Polarimeter (GOSoX). GOSoX is scheduled to launch in early 2030 and operate for 1-5 years. The design includes X-rayfocusing mirrors, X-ray dispersion gratings, multilayer polarizing mirrors, and sCMOS detectors, taking advantage of existing designs from an ongoing sounding rocket program. This position will be responsible for overseeing the technical developments, project planning, and systems engineering tasks for carrying out a successful Mission Design Review and Systems Requirements Review along with generating a Concept Study Report for the NASA sponsors.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or related field; a minimum of five years of experience in satellite design, development, operations or similar applications, including a minimum of two years of experience in requirements development and a related Systems Engineering skills; established experience in managing teams and complex engineering efforts; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and US Personhood with a valid passport. PREFERRED: Familiarity with NASA project management practices and reporting requirements, especially for Class D missions; five or more years of engineering management experience; experience with astrophysics instrumentation; and experience in research, academic, or a similar work environment.

3/10/2026