Technical Systems Engineer-Space Vehicle & Remote Sensing Systems

Arcfield•Louisville, CO

13h

About The Position

OSS, a division of Arcfield, is seeking a Technical Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of space vehicle (satellite) systems and remote sensing payloads for advanced space-based missions. This role supports a next-generation effort focused on distributed satellite constellations and environmental sensing systems, enabling high-resolution, global data capabilities. The selected candidate will contribute across the full system lifecycle, ensuring technical alignment between spacecraft subsystems, payloads, ground systems, and data infrastructure.

Requirements

BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering for space vehicles, satellites, or aerospace systems
Demonstrated knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (ADCS, EPS, C&DH, Thermal, Communications, Propulsion)
Experience with requirements development, allocation, traceability, verification and validation
Familiarity with satellite lifecycle phases, including integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with remote sensing, Electro-optical payload systems
Familiarity with satellite constellation architectures and distributed systems
Experience supporting Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) and environmental testing
Knowledge of orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and mission analysis
Experience with launch integration and early orbit operations (LEOP)
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle (concept, design, integration, test, launch, and operations) for space vehicle systems
Develop, decompose, and manage system, subsystem, and interface requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives
Complete understanding and demonstration of the full system verification and validation
Support spacecraft architecture development and trade studies, including mass, power, thermal, communications, and performance analyses
Support system integration across spacecraft subsystems, including: Attitude Determination & Control System (ADCS) Electrical Power System (EPS) Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Thermal Control System (TCS) Communications systems (RF, TT&C) Propulsion systems (as applicable)
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and technical baselines
Support payload integration, including electro-optical sensing systems
Participate in formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and technical assessments
Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities, including functional and environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC)
Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies across integrated systems