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# Space Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Alton, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/space-systems-engineer-alton-il--d7da18b4-d133-4b43-8363-aef1a9c928f5

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, System Lifecycle, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Cross-Functional, Team Player, Research & Development (R&D), Technical Support, * 3+ years of experience in systems engineering within the space sector;

 * Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes (Microsats, Cubesats or similar) preferably across the full project lifecycle;
 * Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH);
 * Experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements;
 * Experience with industry standards (ECSS, NASA, or equivalent);
 * Experience with interfacing to external clients and suppliers and reporting project progress to internal and external stakeholders;
 * Working knowledge of spacecraft operations;
 * Experience in the delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects;

The ability to obtain high level security clearance is essential.

## Description

In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of space system development: from concept design and requirements definition, through integration, verification, and mission operations.

 * Support to the spacecraft operations team for spacecraft anomaly identification and resolution may also be required.
 * You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in ensuring technical coherence, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives.
 * You will be comfortable working as part of a team to deliver projects to a variety of customers including institutional, academic and commercial organisations.
 * Whilst the primary responsibilities of the role lie in project delivery, you may get involved in other areas of the business including space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects and technical support to bids.

Core Duties

 * Support or lead design activities for small satellite missions;
 * Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development;
 * Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces;
 * Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling;
 * Support to Spacecraft commissioning activities;
 * Spacecraft anomaly investigation and resolution;
 * Mission concept development in support of studies, R&D activities and bids;
 * Support engagement with external equipment providers;
 * Produce inputs for internal and customer reviews and present progress to internal stakeholder and external customers.