Space Systems Engineer

• Execute technical tasking from government engineers and program managers

• Support spacecraft systems engineering activities including requirements management, risk tracking, architecture trades, and orbit analysis

• Support on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments

• Serve as mission manager or technical lead for small satellite missions when assigned

• Support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems

• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and analysis supporting mission development and operations

• Identify technical risks and support development of mitigation strategies

• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution

Bachelor of Science in one of the following or a related technical field:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

• Experience with spacecraft orbital simulation software (e.g., Systems Tool Kit (STK), FreeFlyer )

• Experience with spacecraft development or satellite operations

• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces including power, communications, command and data handling, and attitude determination and control systems (ADCS)

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and execute technical tasking

• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate engineering activities

• Strong technical documentation and organizational skills

• Ability to develop well-documented analysis scripts and technical tools, * Professional experience in a space systems engineering or spacecraft operations role

• Experience supporting spacecraft mission pla nning or on-orbit operations

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field