Senior Space Systems Engineer — On‑Orbit Servicing

Astroscale U.S.; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astroscale U.S. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Denver, CO to lead systems design across multiple on-orbit servicing programs. You will develop concepts, requirements, and interfaces for satellite missions and ensure alignment with prime contracts.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with CONOPS/ICDs, and knowledge of the satellite life cycle. Occasional international travel (<20%) and collaboration with global teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering satellite systems on time, including CONOPS, requirements, ICDs and budgets.
• Understanding of satellite life cycle, space/ground segments to subsystem level.
• On-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations experience desired.
• Familiar with spacecraft environmental testing, launch and commissioning.
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments, self-driven and collaborative.
• 8+ years in engineering/operations with at least 2 years in technical leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred in STEM fields.

Responsabilités

• Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system that meets the prime’s requirements and concept of operations.
• Define, create, and manage necessary systems engineering artifacts and the satellite baseline.
• Lead interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.
• Assist in risk assessment, issue resolution, and opportunities exploitation across teams.
• Serve as primary technical liaison to the prime contractor and coordinate with international stakeholders.
• Support meetings across international time zones; manage cost and schedule constraints.
• Ensure compliance with flight safety, launch, and licensing requirements.

Connaissances

Satellite systems

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements management

CONOPS

ICD management

Technical budgets

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Description du poste

Astroscale U.S. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Denver, CO to lead systems design across multiple on-orbit servicing programs. You will develop concepts, requirements, and interfaces for satellite missions and ensure alignment with prime contracts.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with CONOPS/ICDs, and knowledge of the satellite life cycle. Occasional international travel (<20%) and collaboration with global teams are expected.