Lead Satellite Systems Engineer — Automation & Simulation

NewSpace Technical; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Equity

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company in California is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer with expertise in spacecraft design and a strong software development background. This role involves creating automated design tools and optimizing satellite systems for performance and cost. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. A U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required. Apply now to be part of redefining space engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in spacecraft design, analysis, and simulation.
• Proficiency in Python, C, or C++, with evidence of prior software development.
• Eligible for or possessing a U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated design and analysis tools.
• Develop frameworks for Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization.
• Lead design and simulation of spacecraft systems.

Skills

ADCS

GNC

orbital dynamics

Python

C

C++

problem-solving

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Job description

An innovative aerospace company in California is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer with expertise in spacecraft design and a strong software development background. This role involves creating automated design tools and optimizing satellite systems for performance and cost. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. A U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required. Apply now to be part of redefining space engineering.