Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Turion Space • Irvine, CA

9d • $140,000 - $195,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer. The Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing of the whole spacecraft systems and subsystems. This role involves working on all phases of a satellite’s product lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and final operations. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will work to ensure that all the realized system meets the desired function, performance, and reliability of the mission at hand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.
• Previous experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level
• Ability to create system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the project lifecycle
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others
• Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
• Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others
• Previous experience in a startup work environment
• Full product lifecycle experience: Initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects and programs throughout the entire spacecraft lifecycle
• Derivation and maintenance of system requirements to ensure mission success
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission CONOPS
• Ownership of system budgets, such as mass, power, delta-V, data, and link budgets
• Define verification and validation plans for system and subsystem activities (test, demonstration, analysis, inspection)
• Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts
• Tracking of system compliance and overall performance to the desired mission needs
• Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
• Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation necessary for the systems engineering process
• Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers to ensure mission success

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Company stock
• Equity
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior