Principal Mission Systems Engineer - Satellite Programs

ATX Venture Partners; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaboration-driven culture

Job summary

ATX Venture Partners in Golden, Colorado is seeking a Mission System Engineer to manage dynamic satellite missions and collaborate across multiple teams. This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and 12+ years of experience with RF or Optical subsystems. The salary range for this position is $180,000 — $235,000.

You will support specification crafting and program management, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality standards across missions.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 12+ years of applicable experience with RF/Optical systems.
• Experience in delivering spacecraft or space-qualified hardware.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and simulate RF/payload systems.
• Manage and craft system specifications for projects.
• Support program management and integrate test planning.

Skills

RF/payload/communication system analysis

Management of system specifications

Tactical RF or Optical subsystems

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

12+ years of experience as an Electrical/Systems Engineer

Tools

STK

HFSS

Job description

ATX Venture Partners in Golden, Colorado is seeking a Mission System Engineer to manage dynamic satellite missions and collaborate across multiple teams. This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and 12+ years of experience with RF or Optical subsystems. The salary range for this position is $180,000 — $235,000.

You will support specification crafting and program management, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality standards across missions.