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# Senior Satellite Design Engineer

- **Company:** Carnaby Fox
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e6ef6f8ba13c6594

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Thermal control?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 5+ years of experience in satellite systems design/development

 * Experience working on LEO constellation or modern smallsat programs
 * Strong systems-level understanding across:
 * Power Systems
 * Thermal Systems
 * Structures
 * Avionics
 * Communications/RF Systems
 * Experience taking satellites from design into build, test, qualification, or production scaling
 * Leadership experience on at least one satellite program
 * Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar modeling tools
 * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field, * Do you have Leadership experience on at least one satellite program. (Yes/No)
 * U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required (ITAR compliance) ? (Yes/No)
 * Current Compensation ?

Expected Compensation ?

Education:

 * Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

 * Satellite systems design/development: 5 years (Required)
 * Satellite Design to Build & Production Scaling: 2 years (Preferred)

## Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact new-space company as a key technical leader shaping the future of the Meridian satellite constellation. You will take ownership of satellite-level architecture, manufacturing strategy, qualification processes, and deployment planning while working closely with leadership, vendors, and engineering teams.

We are looking for someone who has successfully contributed to modern satellite constellation programs and understands how to take satellites from concept through build, testing, qualification, and production scaling.

Responsibilities

 * Own and finalize the full satellite design for the Meridian constellation
 * Lead architecture trade studies, cost optimization, vendor selection, and risk mitigation
 * Define manufacturing, qualification, and testing strategies for scalable production
 * Drive technical execution across power, thermal, avionics, structures, and communications subsystems
 * Adapt satellite architectures around proprietary payload and antenna technologies
 * Provide technical direction to engineering teams, subcontractors, and vendors
 * Support program execution from design through manufacturing and deployment
 * Help establish scalable satellite production methodologies for future growth, * SpaceX / Starlink
 * OneWeb
 * Rocket Lab
 * Planet Labs
 * Blue Origin
 * Astranis
 * Terran Orbital
 * Loft Orbital
 * York Space Systems

Candidates with strong commercial new-space experience and high-volume satellite manufacturing backgrounds are highly preferred.


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