Space Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Louisville, United States In-Stealth Space Startup Full time

Company Overview:  We are a dynamic and innovative space startup preparing for an upcoming emergence from stealth into the forefront of the space industry. Committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, our team is driven by a passion for exploration and a vision to revolutionize our future in space and at the Moon. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join us as Space Systems Engineer.  Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical development efforts and our path to space. As an early member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your role and to create a foundational function of the company as we grow.


Location:  Our facility is being established on the Colorado Front Range within the growing aerospace community spanning the Denver Metro Area. Remote work will be considered initially.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, allocate, and maintain: Technical budgets for system performance; system requirements and verification techniques; simulations and analysis across vehicle functions; test methods and data analysis
  • Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, safety and autonomy approaches, and other systems engineering documents
  • Plan and lead assembly, integration and test procedures with suppliers, partners and customers
  • Prepare material to explain System Engineering artifacts to company management and customers
  • You must self-engage, be hands-on with a strong desire and proven ability to thrive within a fast-paced, sometimes unscripted, startup environment


 Required Qualifications/Education:

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory for this role
  • 7+ Years of experience as a spacecraft systems engineer; previous employment in the new space economy a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
  • Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including: Attitude determination and control (ADCS); thermal control; electrical power systems (EPS); space-ground communications; command and data handling (C&DH); propulsion
  • Working experience with the following life cycles: Business development; mission formulation; requirements development and flow-down integration; test and verification; on-orbit operations including ground systems
  • Demonstrated responsibility for space hardware missions and ability to effectively work with and communicate to all levels of management and team contributors
  • You have launched and/or operated something in space – lunar mission experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of main tools for space systems engineering activities including: MATLAB; Python; STK; JAMA or DOORS; Mechanical CAD a plus
  • A bias for action and ability to work independently with minimal supervision on projects
  • Security clearance, veteran status, and/or advanced degree(s) desired
  • Impeccable integrity, ethics, and interpersonal skills


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