Job Description
The Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer will lead the development, verification, and testing of next-generation satellite platforms for Earth observation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure the satellites meet technical and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, verification, and testing of next-generation satellite platforms
- Guide requirements formulation, design, integration, and validation of satellite systems
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mechanical, Thermal, GNC, Propulsion, Electrical, and Manufacturing domains
- Develop and execute validation and verification plans, including environmental and functional testing
- Participate in assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing lessons learned
- Collaborate with mission operations and data teams to ensure satellite systems meet customer needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the design and development of satellite systems
- Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS GNC, Propulsion, or Electrical
- Familiarity with requirements formulation, validation, and verification best practices
- Experience with vehicle testing, including both functional and environmental testing
- Experience collaborating with technical teams
- Excellent communication skills for exchanges with vendors, contractors, and customers
- Must be able to work in a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the San Francisco HQ
- This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range: 144,500 - 180,600 USD (specific to San Francisco)
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