Senior Payload Systems Engineer
Core
End-to-end development of next-generation satellite constellation architecture, requirements, and integration for mission, vehicle, and payload elements.
Role type
Senior Payload Systems Engineer
Builds
Next-generation satellite constellation including spacecraft platforms, optical payloads, laser communications, and advanced onboard processing.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Remote Sensing
Required skills
Space-based optical remote sensing payloads, Spacecraft-to-payload interface development, Cross-functional team collaboration, Requirements management documentation, MATLAB, Python
Preferred skills
Systems engineering for space platforms, Radiation survivability, Electromagnetic compatibility, Modeling tools (STK, SPICE, HFSS), Imaging payloads (visible, multispectral, hyperspectral), FPGAs, Fault management, Space industry quality standards (NASA GSFC, JPL, ECSS, MIL-STD-1547)
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, STK, SPICE, HFSS, FPGAs
Responsibilities
Manage technical interface between imaging payload and spacecraft bus, Lead system-level trades for design alternatives and performance vs. cost/risk, Participate in supplier management and design reviews, Support development of payload concept-of-operations, Evaluate emerging technologies and COTS/FoS hardware
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
