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This role supports the development, integration, verification, and operation of complex space systems delivering critical mission capabilities.
You’ll contribute across mission architecture, spacecraft systems engineering, payload integration, mission operations, and verification.
The position offers exposure to the full systems lifecycle, from early architecture and requirements through integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations.
You’ll collaborate across spacecraft, payload, software, ground systems, suppliers, and distributed engineering teams.
The role also provides opportunities to apply model-based systems engineering, mission simulations, and advanced engineering tools to challenging space programs.
You’ll help identify technical risks, resolve complex system-level issues, and support major engineering and mission-readiness reviews.
This is a remote U.S. opportunity requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Support the development of mission architectures, mission concepts, and system-level trade studies for complex space systems.
Develop, allocate, maintain, and trace mission, spacecraft, subsystem, and interface requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
Contribute to mission planning, operational concepts, and spacecraft Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development.
Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities using SysML-based tools and methodologies.
Contribute to spacecraft architecture development and payload-to-bus integration activities.
Coordinate technical interfaces across spacecraft, payload, software, and ground systems to ensure effective system integration.
Support verification and validation planning, system-level verification, and mission-readiness assessments.
Participate in Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), integration and testing activities, environmental testing, and other system-level verification efforts.
Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), mission simulation, Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), In-Orbit Testing (IOT), and anomaly-resolution activities.
Support technical interactions with suppliers and subcontractors, including design reviews and technical assessments.
Identify technical issues, dependencies, and risks and contribute to practical engineering solutions.
Participate in major program reviews, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Operational Readiness Review (ORR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR).
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering process improvements, technical documentation, and team knowledge-sharing.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5–10+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft systems, mission engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
Demonstrated experience with requirements development, systems integration, interface management, verification, or related systems engineering activities.
Working familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and technologies such as ADCS, electrical power systems (EPS), propulsion, thermal systems, communications, payloads, and flight software.
Experience with MBSE, SysML, or equivalent systems modeling methodologies.
Familiarity with engineering and analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, Ansys, or comparable tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance are required.
A Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
Experience with LEO, MEO, GEO, or distributed satellite architectures is advantageous.
Experience supporting AI&T, launch campaigns, LEOP, or IOT is a plus.
Familiarity with Jama, DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, or other SysML-based requirements and modeling tools is beneficial.
Experience working with suppliers, subcontractors, or distributed engineering teams is valued.
Background in SATCOM, RF systems, networking, sensing systems, or government space programs is a plus.
Mission impact: Opportunity to contribute to government and space programs involving critical mission capabilities across the systems lifecycle.
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $120,500 per annum.
What experience is required?
10+ years of experience is required.
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