Space Systems Engineer - Space Superiority
Core
Design, develop, integrate, test, and operate spacecraft and mission systems for space security missions, including rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).
Role type
Senior Space Systems Engineer (Space Superiority)
Builds
Advanced spacecraft and mission systems for space security missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense
Required skills
Systems engineering, spacecraft design, mission architecture, requirements management, interface definition, technical trade studies, mission analysis, system verification and validation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, technical documentation, Python, MATLAB, Systems Tool Kit (STK), model-based systems engineering
Preferred skills
Spacecraft lifecycle management, anomaly resolution, on-orbit mission support, mission readiness, stakeholder briefing
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, STK
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate spacecraft and mission architectures, concepts of operations, and operational scenarios. Perform mission-level analyses and technical trade studies. Assess spacecraft day-to-day operations and develop mission sequences for launch, commissioning, and on-orbit operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create integrated spacecraft and mission solutions. Support spacecraft integration, testing, launch preparation, and on-orbit execution. Develop analysis, modeling, and automation tools. Manage mission, system, and subsystem requirements. Define and manage internal and external interfaces. Contribute to technical reviews and present engineering assessments to stakeholders.
