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2027 Space Vehicle Concepts Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-29

Core

Leading early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts and developing tools/models for conceptual design and analysis.

Role type

Senior IC space vehicle concepts design engineer

Builds

Preliminary/conceptual designs for spacecraft and ground segment solutions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Required skills

spacecraft subsystems knowledge, system engineering, concurrent engineering tools/processes, long-term technical study execution, tool development

Preferred skills

PhD in engineering/science, active Top Secret/SCI clearance, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/Simulink/STK/C++/SolidWorks, experience with Intelligence Community/DoD

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts, develop and maintain tools/models for concept design, support ground segment concept design assessment, establish relationships with government and contractor personnel

Seniority

Entry-level (0-1 years), hands-on IC

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