About the Role
The role involves leading systems engineering activities for spacecraft development, from concept through on-orbit operations, with a focus on performance, reliability, and mission objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end spacecraft systems engineering across all mission phases
- Define and manage system requirements and interface specifications
- Perform trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and system performance
- Coordinate technical efforts across subsystem engineering teams
- Ensure compliance with mission objectives and operational constraints
- Develop and maintain system architecture models and documentation
- Support integration and test activities for spacecraft hardware and software
- Lead failure mode and risk assessments for critical systems
- Manage technical baselines and configuration control processes
- Interface with ground systems and mission operations teams
- Oversee verification and validation of spacecraft-level requirements
- Troubleshoot anomalies during testing and on-orbit operations
- Guide development of spacecraft command and data handling systems
- Ensure electromagnetic compatibility across onboard systems
- Support launch site operations and spacecraft deployment activities
- Develop test plans and procedures for environmental and functional testing
- Lead technical reviews including PDR, CDR, and mission readiness reviews
- Monitor schedule and technical performance across system development
- Collaborate with software teams on onboard and ground-based applications
- Integrate new technologies into spacecraft design while managing risk
- Ensure radiation tolerance and space environment survivability
- Maintain focus on mass, power, and thermal system budgets
- Support mission assurance and quality engineering processes
- Provide technical input for proposal and concept development efforts
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field
- Experience with small satellite or CubeSat platforms
- Direct involvement in on-orbit spacecraft operations
- Experience with radar or remote sensing payloads
- Knowledge of RF systems and antenna integration
- Experience with autonomous spacecraft operations
- Familiarity with agile development in hardware projects
- Security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with distributed ground station networks
- Background in software-defined radio systems
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling
Team
Collaborative engineering team focused on spacecraft development
About the Role
- This position plays a central role in the design and execution of spacecraft missions, ensuring all technical elements align with mission goals and operational needs.
- The engineer will work closely with subsystem leads to maintain system coherence and resolve interface conflicts.
What We’re Looking For
- We seek a detail-oriented systems thinker who can balance innovation with proven engineering practices.
- Candidates should demonstrate a history of delivering reliable spacecraft systems on schedule.
Impact
- Your work will directly influence the success of space missions and the quality of data returned to Earth.
- You will help shape the technical direction of future spacecraft designs.
