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2027 Space Vehicle Concepts Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $80,000–$80,000🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

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

Role type

Associate Member of Technical Staff, Space Vehicle Concepts Design Engineer

Builds

Preliminary/conceptual designs for spacecraft and ground segment solutions

Domain

Aerospace, Space Systems, System Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

commercial simulation tools (MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks), Intelligence Community/DoD experience

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 experience)

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