Senior Systems Engineer

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. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role, you will work on systems design of a variety of programs for Astroscale service missions. You will be integral to developing the on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.

Job Description

• Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system that meets the prime’s expectations, mission requirements and concept of operations.

• Define, create, and management of necessary systems engineering artifacts and management of the satellite technical baseline.

• Lead interface definition for deployment and hosting of on‑orbit servicing payloads.

• Leverage technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve technical risks and exploit opportunities.

• Act as the primary technical liaison to the prime contractor. Extensive working groups, manage scope across diverse perspectives, lead/own.

• Support meetings across international time zones.

• Keep the project within the cost and schedule provided through risk management and program milestones.

• Enforce compliance with relevant standards and requirements including for flight safety, launch, and licensing.

• Domestic and international travel (<20%) will be expected to support meetings with the customer.

• Overseeing AI&T, TRR through satellite delivery, launch vehicle integration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with on-time satellite delivery, including management of CONOPS, requirements, ICDs and technical budgets through operations.

• Understanding of all aspects of the satellite system life cycle, including designing and analyzing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.

• On-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations experience is highly desired.

• Familiarity with spacecraft level environmental testing, launch, and commissioning.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment; self-driven and motivated.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.

• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Experienced professional with greater than 8 years’ experience in engineering and operations with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

• Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s degree or PhD preferred in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open‑minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.