We are currently seeking a mid or senior level Spacecraft Systems Engineer. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing of the whole spacecraft systems and subsystems. This role involves working on all phases of a satellite’s product lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and final operations. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will work to ensure that all the realized system meets the desired function, performance, and reliability of the mission at hand.

Key Responsibilities

Push the technical design for critical satellite programs forward

Derivation and maintenance of system requirements to ensure mission success

Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission ConOps

Development of subsystem budgets

Test planning for verification activities

Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts

Tracking of system compliance and overall performance to the desired mission needs

Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR

Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation necessary for the systems engineering process

Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers to ensure mission success

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

6+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.

Previous experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level

Ability to create system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the project lifecycle

Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines

Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others

Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer

Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others

Previous experience in a startup work environment

Full product lifecycle experience: Initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations

Spacecraft Systems Engineer Salary: $140,000 - $195,000 USD