Principal Satellite Platform Engineer
Core
Lead bus-level design integration and advance technical readiness for high-power satellite platforms from concept through launch.
Role type
Principal Satellite Platform Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for low Earth orbit to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems
Required skills
Project management, technical trades management, team management, vehicle design, performance trades, resource allocation, requirements definition, risk mitigation, engineering process improvement, design review leadership, cross-functional collaboration, executive communication
Preferred skills
Mission design leadership, system architecture innovation, contract evaluation, process ownership, executive summary preparation
Technologies
K2 Architect
Responsibilities
Develop and manage engineering and program schedules, vehicle design, critical performance trades, resource allocation, and mission success; Define bus-level milestones, requirements, and long-term objectives with stakeholders; Drive engineering and flight-readiness activities to meet mission and contract commitments; Collaborate with engineering teams to assess vehicle readiness, manage technical changes, and mitigate risks; Establish and improve engineering processes, reviews, and analysis frameworks to support company growth; Participate in design reviews and development, helping ensure requirements are met and reliability is high; Lead bus-level design integration and advance technical readiness from concept through launch; Work across engineering, production, and business development to deliver reliable flight systems on schedule; Serve as a deputy program manager internally and with customers; Work effectively in a rapidly changing startup environment, using agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving
