Senior Systems Engineer

• Mission system and operational concept development for satellite services and missions including space and ground segments.
• Leverage expertise in understanding the roles of each of the subsystems that build up a satellite and the interactions between them.
• Assist in architectural trades and interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.
• Apply system engineering principles to the selection of subsystems as part of satellite concept and design development.
• System level design of space systems across all phases of projects including requirement analysis sensitivity analysis mission analysis and design trade-offs.
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze investigate and resolve engineering problems including future applications and engineering developments.
• Support the preparation of technical responses to bids presentation materials and reports for a variety of applications and customers.
• Support and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings and presentations at all project stages.
• Liaise with customer and supplier staff and staff from other parts of Astroscale.

Qualifications :

• Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle including designing and analyzing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering principles and tools including CONOPS requirements management and verification.
• Familiarity with spacecraft level environmental testing launch and commissioning.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment; self-driven and motivated.
• Strong communication computer documentation presentation and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced professional with 8 years experience in engineering and operations.
• Bachelors degree minimum Masters degree or PhD preferred in science technology engineering or math or equivalent experience.

Additional Information :

If youre passionate about our mission and believe youd be an outstanding addition to our team dont worry about checking every single boxor having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S. were committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives experiences and ways of thinking. If youre excited about contributing to our work and think youd thrive in this role we encourage you to apply.

Salary range: $140000 $170000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience knowledge and ability as applicable to the role.

The application deadline is August 7 2025.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered export control compliant company as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time