Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking an experienced Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of complex space systems. This role requires a systems-thinking approach to manage the entire spacecraft lifecycle, from initial concept development through on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership and the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for spacecraft systems engineering aspects throughout the full mission lifecycle, including: 
  • Initial concept development and mission architecture design
  • Mission analysis and trade studies
  • Concept of Operations (CONOPS) definition
  • Requirements decomposition and allocation
  • Interface requirements definition
  • Requirements verification and validation
  • Integration and test operations support
  • Anomaly resolution and system optimization
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of: 
  • Requirements management processes and tools
  • Risk, issues, and opportunity management
  • Verification and Validation artifacts
• Develop and maintain critical system budgets including power, mass, link margins, pointing, and thermal 
• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
• Participate in software integration and test activities to verify mission functionality pre-deployment
• Analyze technical data and verify system configurations against operational requirements
• Establish and improve systems engineering processes and best practices
• Ensure the quality and integrity of operational products, including procedures, tools, and system configurations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant aerospace industry experience  
• Demonstrated expertise in:  
  • Spacecraft systems engineering principles and techniques
  • Requirements analysis, flow-down, and verification
  • Power, mass, and other system budget development and maintenance
  • Configuration management
  • Satellite integration and test processes
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystem functions and interfaces  
• Proven experience with program management principles and tools 
• Excellence in leadership and technical communication  
• Experience with verification and validation processes 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Aerospace or other relevant engineering or science discipline 
• Greater than 7 years professional experience in spacecraft systems engineering  
• Direct experience with one or more spacecraft programs and missions. Experience with a full life-cycle from concept to on-orbit operations  
• Experience with common analysis tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Python, STK, etc.  
• Technical leadership experience, including requirements V&V, delegation and management of technical tasks, and responsible engineering authority (REA) experience. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $170,000-$230,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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