Principal Spacecraft Design Engineer
Principal Spacecraft Design Engineer
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Job Description
- Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system that meets the primes expectations mission requirements and concept of operations.
- Responsible for the system level design of space systems across all phases of the project including requirement analysis sensitivity analysis mission analysis and design trade-offs.
- Lead architectural trades and interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.
- Leverage technical knowledge to analyze investigate and resolve technical risks and exploit opportunities.
- Define create and management of necessary systems engineering artifacts and management of the satellite technical baseline.
- Act as the primary technical liaison to the prime contractor.
- Support the projects cost and schedule budget through risk management and regular design reviews.
- Administer relevant standards and requirement compliance including for flight safety launch and licensing enforce
- International travel (<25%) will be expected to support meetings with the customer
Qualifications :
- Thorough understanding of all aspects of the satellite system life cycle including designing and analyzing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.
- Demonstrated experience with on-time satellite delivery including management of CONOPS requirements ICDs and technical budgets through operations.
- On-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations experience is highly desired.
- Familiarity with spacecraft level environmental testing launch and commissioning.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment; self-driven and motivated.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- 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 15 years experience in engineering and operations with at least 3 years in engineering leadership role.
- 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: $165000 $205000. 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
Employment Type
Full-time
