Senior Satellite Design Engineer
$140,000–$170,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Long Beach, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$140,000–$170,000 yearSenior LevelMasters DegreeSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Execute top-level spacecraft design, cost and risk assessments, systems engineering, testing, and operational planning while serving as the technical authority for in-orbit performance. Drive each phase of development within a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success and dependable service delivery for next-generation satellites from concept through sustained on-orbit operations. Own spacecraft performance in space and help shape an ambitious constellation from the ground up.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems
- Proven experience as a leader on at least one satellite program
- 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 aerospace engineering or related field
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ 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
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by ITAR
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