Satellite Systems Engineer
About The Position
Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others. Starfish developed the Otter satellite servicing vehicle to provide satellite life extension and end-of-life disposal services. These are ambitious missions which have never been done at scale in space. This position will support the continued refinement and delivery of Otter services to our customers, relying on knowledge of the space environment, satellite operations, and system design skills. This is a broad role, with responsibilities ranging from performance analysis, to systems engineering, to satellite integration and testing support.
Requirements
- Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)
- Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
- Capable of working a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
- B.S. degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or similar field
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience designing and/or operating space systems
- Programming experience in Python
- Working knowledge of systems engineering
- Working knowledge of satellite components and technologies
Responsibilities
- Performance analysis
- Systems engineering
- Satellite integration and testing support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
