Contract - Space Systems Engineer

Ksat • Denver, CO

17h • $125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

KSAT Inc is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as day-to-day technical coordination of satellite and payload development. The role ensures technical alignment between suppliers, payload, software, and program management, and that system decisions, interfaces, and changes are properly coordinated and documented.This is a hands-on execution role at the center of Hyper’s technical delivery. The role will be local to the Greater Denver region. This is a contract / 1099 position for the duration of the program hardware build and integration.

Requirements

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience with satellite systems or satellite manufacturers
• Hands-on experience with supplier coordination and on-site technical follow-up
• Strong ability to structure, document, and follow up complex technical work
• Current US Citizenship
• Eligible to maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• On-prem experience with satellite platform suppliers
• Familiarity with communications payloads
• Experience from demonstration or early operational missions

Responsibilities

• Supplier & Manufacturer Follow-Up
• Act as technical interface toward the satellite manufacturer
• Perform regular on-premises follow-up, reviews, and working sessions
• Track technical progress, issues, and risks related to platform and payload integration
• System Coordination & Interfaces
• Coordinate system-level topics across payload, platform, software, and operations
• Maintain alignment across interfaces, assumptions, and dependencies
• Support interface definition and change control in collaboration with relevant leads
• Documentation & Traceability
• Own and maintain system-level documentation, including requirements, interfaces, decisions, and change logs
• Ensure documentation remains current, consistent, and usable for reviews and operations
• Program Support & Reporting
• Provide regular technical status updates to the Program Manager and General Manager
• Support trade-offs and impact assessments across cost, schedule, and performance
• Contribute to readiness reviews, acceptance activities, and demonstrations

Benefits

• Opportunity to actively grow and directly contribute to the success of the space industry
• Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures
• Engaging teammates: small team of dedicated, “A-class” teammates.
• Being part of a nimble and passionate team (like a start-up), with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company – the best of both worlds

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level