Senior Satellite Design Engineer - Constellation Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Retirement plan

Other benefits included in the package

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in California is seeking a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design for a fast-moving constellation program. The role involves executing top-level design, risk assessments, and operational planning while ensuring mission success and dependable service delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in satellite systems, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with tools like MATLAB and Python. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems.
• Proven experience as a leader on at least one satellite program.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design and development of spacecraft for a constellation program.
• Execute spacecraft design, cost and risk assessments, and operational planning.
• Ensure mission success and dependable service delivery.

Skills

Satellite systems design

Leadership in satellite programs

Software tools for systems performance (MATLAB, Python, Excel)

Satellite technologies and design principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm in California is seeking a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to lead spacecraft design for a fast-moving constellation program. The role involves executing top-level design, risk assessments, and operational planning while ensuring mission success and dependable service delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in satellite systems, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with tools like MATLAB and Python. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.