Senior Systems Engineer I - Spacecraft Design
Core
Lead mechanical formulation of new satellite systems, including structures, mechanisms, and bus configurations to support civil, national security, and commercial missions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (satellite design)
Builds
High-performance, lightweight satellite buses, structures, mechanisms, and deployment systems for science, interplanetary, and defense missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Spacecraft Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems engineering, CAD modeling, mass and mechanical budgeting, structural/mechanical/packaging analysis (hand-calcs, FEA), test planning and data analysis, requirement definition and management, configuration trades, CONOPS definition
Preferred skills
spacecraft/satellite design experience, rapid conceptual design iteration, satellite deployment system development, GD&T application, understanding of spacecraft subsystems (ADCS, EPS, C&DH, thermal control), orbital mechanics and rigid body dynamics, requirement management tools (JAMA, DOORS)
Technologies
CAD, FEA, JAMA, DOORS
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical technical development from concept through production and test; develop satellite bus configurations and mechanisms; define mechanical requirements and verification techniques; create product definition via CAD and drawings; assist with program management including schedules and vendors; analyze test data (structural, thermal, vibe)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC