Spacecraft Systems Engineer

The role

The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will design, develop, and test spacecraft systems and subsystems. This role covers all phases of a satellite's product lifecycle from proposal and concept through design, testing, and final operations.

What you will do

• Push the technical design for critical satellite programs forward
• Derivation and maintenance of system requirements
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission ConOps
• Development of subsystem budgets
• Test planning for verification activities
• Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts
• Tracking of system compliance and overall performance
• Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
• Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation
• Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ 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 have

• 6+ 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

Benefits

• Company stock
• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption
• No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses
• Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

About the company

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software including DROID space vehicles and Starfire software suite.