Lead Satellite Design Engineer - Constellation Programs

Stellar Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Solutions in Colorado Springs / Los Angeles seeks a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design from concept through on-orbit operations, driving mission success for a fast-moving constellation program.

The role requires 5+ years in satellite design, leadership on a satellite program, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and Excel. A Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field is required, with strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design and development experience in satellite systems.
• Proven experience as a leader on at least one satellite program.
• Experience with modeling systems performance using MATLAB, Python, or Excel.
• Strong understanding of satellite technologies, design principles, and concepts of operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead top-level spacecraft design, cost and risk assessments, and testing.
• Drive phases of development within a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Satellite systems knowledge

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Stellar Solutions in Colorado Springs / Los Angeles seeks a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design from concept through on-orbit operations, driving mission success for a fast-moving constellation program.

The role requires 5+ years in satellite design, leadership on a satellite program, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and Excel. A Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field is required, with strong written and verbal communication.