Satellite Systems Designer - Analysis & Support
Core
Support satellite and payload development programs by performing mission analysis, system-level engineering, and verification planning for optical data relay constellations.
Role type
Mid-level systems engineer (satellite/payload analysis)
Builds
Commercial optical data relay satellites and hosted payload capabilities
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle, mission analysis, payload integration, requirements development, interface control, verification planning, technical documentation, trade studies, orbital mechanics, Python, MATLAB, STK
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, STK
Responsibilities
Support system-level engineering for spacecraft, payloads, mission operations, and ground segment interfaces; Contribute to requirements development, flow-down, traceability, interface control, verification planning, and evidence tracking; Support payload integration by defining interfaces, operational constraints, data flows, and verification approaches; Perform assigned mission and system analyses including coverage, access, link, and payload performance; Develop and maintain technical budgets and analysis products for power, mass, link, and reliability; Coordinate with subsystem teams across payload, RF, avionics, software, mechanical, thermal, and ground systems; Maintain key engineering documentation including requirements, ICDs, VCDs, and analysis reports; Support verification, integration, test, commissioning, and operational readiness activities; Support troubleshooting, anomaly investigation, and root cause analysis using telemetry and test results.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC