Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer (On-Orbit Servicing)

Astroscale U.S.; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astroscale U.S. in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer to contribute to on-orbit servicing mission design. You will shape system concepts, define interfaces, and drive integration across spacecraft and ground segments to meet mission requirements.

The role requires a strong background in spacecraft systems, lifecycle management, and leadership in fast-paced environments. Domestic travel (<20%) and collaboration across time zones are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering satellite systems from concept through operations.
• Understanding lifecycle of satellite systems and subsystems.
• Experience with CONOPS, requirements, ICDs and budgets.
• On-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations experience desired.
• Familiarity with environmental testing, launch and commissioning.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• 8+ years in engineering/operations with 2+ years in leadership.

Responsabilités

• Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system meeting requirements and OPs.
• Define and manage systems engineering artifacts and satellite baseline.
• Lead interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.
• Analyze and resolve technical risks; exploit opportunities.
• Serve as primary technical liaison to prime contractor; lead diverse teams.
• Support meetings across international time zones.
• Maintain cost and schedule via risk management and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with flight safety, launch and licensing standards.
• Travel up to 20% for customer meetings; oversee AI&T and TRR activities.

Connaissances

CONOPS management

Requirements management

System engineering

Proximity ops

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Description du poste

Astroscale U.S. in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer to contribute to on-orbit servicing mission design. You will shape system concepts, define interfaces, and drive integration across spacecraft and ground segments to meet mission requirements.

The role requires a strong background in spacecraft systems, lifecycle management, and leadership in fast-paced environments. Domestic travel (<20%) and collaboration across time zones are expected.