Junior Systems Engiener

Position Summary:

My client is currently seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineers for their systems engineering team based out of Littleton, CO. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer team supports programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of their Space Systems missions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and maintain:

Performance budgets for vehicle systems

System requirements and verification processes

Simulations and analyses of vehicle functions

Test strategies and data evaluation

Assist and own technical development of spacecraft missions

Assist with program management

Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)

Engineering experience in the aerospace industry

Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs

Beneficial Skills/Qualifications:

Master’s engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)

Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal control

Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics

Knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.

Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Salary:

The banding for this position is between $75,000 - $115,000 depending on experience