Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer

• Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system that meets the primes expectations mission requirements and concept of operations. 
• Define create and management of necessary systems engineering artifacts and management of the satellite technical baseline. 
• Lead interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.  
• Leverage technical knowledge to analyze investigate and resolve technical risks and exploit opportunities.  
• Act as the primary technical liaison to the prime contractor. Extensive working groups manage scope across diverse perspectives lead/own. 
• Support meetings across international time zones. 
• Keep the project within the cost and schedule provided through risk management and program milestones. 
• Enforce compliance with relevant standards and requirements including for flight safety launch and licensing.
• Domestic and international travel (<20%) will be expected to support meetings with the customer.
• Overseeing AI&T TRR through satellite delivery launch vehicle integration.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience with on-time satellite delivery including management of CONOPS requirements ICDs and technical budgets through operations. 
• Understanding of all aspects of the satellite system life cycle including designing and analyzing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.  
• 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 greater than 8 years experience in engineering and operations with at least 2 years in a technical 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.

Deadline to apply is October 4 2026.

Salary range: $145-175k. 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.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered export control compliant company as such applicants must 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