Aerospace Engineer

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Albuquerque, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us! Please note this position is contingent upon program award. The Aerospace Engineer provides systems engineering, mission design, and technical analysis support for space technology programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This role focuses on the design, development, analysis, and integration of spacecraft systems ranging from CubeSats to ESPA-class satellites, supporting cradle-to-grave space mission lifecycles from concept development through flight operations. The ideal candidate will support: Mission and space system development: Conduct spacecraft subsystem design, mission analysis, concept of operations development, and requirements definition for experimental space missions. Spacecraft design and analysis: Perform mechanical, thermal, structural, and systems engineering for spacecraft buses, payloads, and high-altitude balloon experiments. Hardware development and integration: Support spacecraft hardware design, fabrication, and integration activities including technology prototyping and flight experiment assembly. Modeling and simulation: Develop and exercise spacecraft models, mission simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate technology options and mission performance. This position requires hands-on aerospace engineering experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) supporting innovative space technology experiments for the Department of Defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering required
0-10 years of experience in system integration and testing
Top Secret clearance requirement
Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering, subsystem design, and mission analysis
Proficiency in aerospace engineering principles including orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and mission design
Experience with mechanical, thermal, structural, and/or electrical analysis for aerospace systems
Understanding of spacecraft subsystems including power, propulsion, attitude determination and control, communications, and structures
Proficiency with engineering analysis tools (MATLAB, STK, Python, or similar)
Experience with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar)
Knowledge of spacecraft environmental requirements and space-qualification testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with engineers, scientists, and program managers
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CubeSat, small satellite, or ESPA-class spacecraft programs
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (CAMEO, Innoslate, or similar)
Experience with spacecraft modeling and simulation tools (STK, GMAT, or similar)
Knowledge of DoD and Air Force space systems, acquisition processes, and program management
Familiarity with aerospace standards including: MIL-STD-1540D (Product Verification Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage, and Space Vehicles), MIL-STD-882D (System Safety), DoD-HDBK-343 (One-Of-A-Kind Space Equipment)
Experience with thermal analysis tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT)
Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS)
Background in flight experiment operations or mission operations center support
Experience with high-altitude balloon systems and near-space experiments
Prior experience working with AFRL, DoD laboratories, or Air Force programs
Professional engineering (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering tasks for AFRL Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Systems Engineers on space technology programs
Develop and refine mission requirements, concept of operations (CONOPS), mission constraints, and conceptual designs for spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to ESPA-class satellites
Conduct mission design and evaluation including orbit analysis, launch vehicle integration studies, and mission timeline development
Perform design tradeoffs and alternatives analysis to support technology selection and system architecture decisions
Support refinement of programmatic objectives into actionable technical requirements and requirement flow-downs
Develop interface control documentation, specifications, and design documentation for spacecraft systems
Perform mechanical, thermal, electrical, and structural engineering to support spacecraft and high-altitude balloon experiment designs
Conduct spacecraft subsystem modeling, integration planning, and system-level simulations
Design and analyze spacecraft structures, mechanisms, thermal management systems, and power systems
Evaluate spacecraft performance through analytical methods, modeling and simulation, and engineering analysis
Support development of Government Reference Designs (GRD) with technical input and design documentation
Identify requirement shortfalls, missing functionality, and recommend system improvements
Ensure all testing activities comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities including requirements definition, design, analysis, and verification/validation throughout program lifecycle
Develop modeling capabilities to simulate, emulate, and evaluate technology options identified by AFRL
Test and operate modeling and simulation capabilities for spacecraft systems and mission scenarios
Perform analyses comparing model and simulation results to experimental findings and test data
Conduct satellite system simulation and mission effectiveness evaluation
Support spacecraft and high-altitude balloon flight hardware design and fabrication
Provide hardware development, integration planning, and technology transition support
Support design and fabrication of ground-based proofs-of-concept, experiments, and demonstrations
Prepare documented data acquisition, processing, analysis, and modeling/simulation tools for experimental evaluations
Document experimental processes and results to allow independent reproduction by third parties
Support spacecraft bus, payload, and experiment assembly and integration within government facilities
Review and provide input on test procedures, safety plans, and risk management plans
Support launch integration activities including integration studies, interface control documents, and launch site support
Assist with shipping, protecting, and transporting flight experiments and support equipment
Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, program reviews, off-sites, and technical conferences
Support procurement assistance with long lead hardware/software critical to space experiment program success
Support technology transfer planning and decommissioning activities, including planning for technology transition to external mission partners
Support miscellaneous tasks such as trade studies, demonstrations, and various analyses as directed by Government Program Managers
Support comprehensive cybersecurity and information assurance activities including compliance with DoD risk management frameworks and security requirements