Senior Generative Spacecraft Engineer - all fields

The role

You will lead the systems engineering effort across the full life-cycle of the spacecraft. You will own significant parts of the spacecraft and bridge communication between mechanical and electrical subsystems.

What you will do

• Lead or support the design of spacecraft mechanical and electrical subsystems
• Develop interface control documents, system block diagrams, and subsystem level requirements
• Assist with cable routing layouts and power distribution architectures
• Participate in the selection and qualification of hardware components
• Support build and integration efforts including assembly, test campaigns, and anomaly resolution
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless spacecraft integration
• Contribute to reviews and provide documentation for stakeholders
• Work with suppliers to manage procurement and hardware delivery schedules

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or satellite system design, integration, or testing
• Experience with full spacecraft development cycle (from concept to launch)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and electrical schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD)
• Understanding of mechanical design principles including tolerancing, fastener selection, and space-rated materials
• Familiarity with electrical grounding, harness design, and power distribution concepts
• Experience with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git, GitLab, Jira) and agile development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in documentation and structured communication amongst multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to carry 40lbs sometimes

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related engineering field
• Background in harness routing and 3D CAD for wire bundle design
• Experience with environmental testing: TVAC, vibe, shock, or EMI/EMC
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation strategies
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments and hardware integration
• Familiarity with system engineering tools like JIRA, JAMA, or DOORS
• Exposure to launch vehicle integration and mission readiness activities
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, SPI, Ethernet/IP, UART, I2C)
• Prior technical leadership or mentorship experience
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical (Platinum coverage)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Catering provided on-site everyday

About the company

Oligo is building a manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model to automate spacecraft design and production worldwide. The team consists of ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL members.