Spacecraft Systems Engineer Seen this week
We are seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to design, develop, and test whole spacecraft systems and subsystems. You will work across all phases of a satellite's product lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and final operations, ensuring all systems meet the desired function, performance, and reliability of the mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Push the technical design for critical satellite programs forward
- Derive and maintain system requirements to ensure mission success
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to define mission ConOps
- Develop subsystem budgets
- Plan test activities for verification
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts
- Track system compliance and overall performance to mission needs
- Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
- Author Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and other systems engineering documentation
- Interact directly with customers and suppliers to ensure mission success
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration
- Previous experience with derivation and maintenance of requirements from system level down to lower levels
- Ability to create system-level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track throughout project lifecycle
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others
- Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
- Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others
- Previous experience in a startup work environment
- Full product lifecycle experience: initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 USD
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity in Turion Space
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plan with 3% Employer Direct Contribution
- Generous vacation, personal, sick, and holiday days
- Paid parental leave
- No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and courses
- Team building activities and company-sponsored events
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls. Applicant must be (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.