Lead Spacecraft Design Engineer – Satellite Constellation

Stellar Solutions

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stellar Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design for a fast-moving constellation program, owning mission outcomes from concept through sustained on-orbit operations.

The role requires 5+ years of design experience, leadership on satellite programs, and strong modeling and analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, and Excel. You will guide a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success and dependable service delivery.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems.
  • Proven leadership on at least one satellite program.
  • Experience with system performance modeling tools (MATLAB, Python, Excel).
  • Strong understanding of satellite technologies, design principles, and concepts of operations
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute top-level spacecraft design and risk assessments.
  • Perform systems engineering and testing planning.
  • Coordinate operational planning and in-space performance oversight.
  • Act as technical authority for in-orbit performance.
  • Lead a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success.

Skills

5+ years satellite design experience
Leadership on satellite program
Systems modeling (MATLAB, Python,Excel
Satellite technologies knowledge
Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field
Master's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB
Python
Excel

Job description

Stellar Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design for a fast-moving constellation program, owning mission outcomes from concept through sustained on-orbit operations.

The role requires 5+ years of design experience, leadership on satellite programs, and strong modeling and analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, and Excel. You will guide a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success and dependable service delivery.

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