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Sr. Satellite Systems Engineer

1 month ago

Long Beach, United States SpinLaunch Full time
Job Description

SpinLaunch is a space technology company committed to revolutionizing access to space by enabling the rapid, cost-effective deployment of launch, satellites, and services. With backing from industry leaders in venture capital and engineering, including Airbus Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Kleiner Perkins, we are primed to advance the commercialization of our end-to-end space solutions. At SpinLaunch, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the entire space landscape - creating a more affordable and sustainable space industry. Join us in our mission and be an integral part of a close-knit, collaborative team that strives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This is a full-time, on-site position located at our Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Your Mission on the Team:

  • Develop and manage the trade space of satellite designs across a variety of mission concepts. Tasks include:
    • Systems modelling
    • Cost estimation
    • Generating and maintaining performance budgets
    • Component selection
    • Vendor evaluation
    • Managing high-level electrical, mechanical, and data interfaces
    • Generating and maintaining interface control documents
    • Risk assessment
  • Contribute to the development of satellite constellation architectures
  • Work with design and test engineering to generate test plans
  • Estimation of development schedules


Qualifications:
  • 5+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems
  • Skill in using and creating software tools to model systems performance across a variety of disciplines (MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of satellite technologies, design principles, and concepts of operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or related field
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to rapidly expand application specific knowledge sets and skills where necessary
  • Passion for understanding complexity and finding answers to challenging questions


Ideal Qualifications:
  • 7+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems
  • Master's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or related field
  • Previous experience with spacecraft and/or space mission top level design
  • Previous work on small LEO satellites
  • Breadth of experience leading satellite systems development and testing
  • Experience with creating satellite simulations and models
  • Satellite operations experience


Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $200,000.00

The base salary offered to a successful candidate will be determined on a case-by-case basis and influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and scope of the position.

ITAR Requirements

SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident ("green card holder") or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.

SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.