Junior Spacecraft Systems Engineer
$75,000 - $115,000
Full time - On-site
Littleton, Colorado
My client builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction opportunities, in addition to various science and exploration applications.
Position Summary:
My client is currently seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineers for their systems engineering team based out of Littleton, CO. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer team supports programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of their Space Systems missions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and maintain:
- Performance budgets for vehicle systems
- System requirements and verification processes
- Simulations and analyses of vehicle functions
Test strategies and data evaluation
Assist and own technical development of spacecraft missions
Assist with program management
Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Engineering experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
Beneficial Skills/Qualifications:
- Master’s engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including: attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal control
- Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
Salary:
- The banding for this position is between $75,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
