Space Domain Awareness Engineer (SDA) – On-Orbit Autonomy

Raptor Dynamix; Monument (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Raptor Dynamix, based in Monument, Colorado, is seeking a Space Systems Engineer specializing in Space Domain Awareness (SDA). This full-time role involves designing, integrating, and deploying space sensing and analytics systems, interfacing with AI-enabled analytics and mission engineering.

The position requires a strong SDA background, space mission knowledge, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working on space systems or SDA-related programs.
• Working knowledge of space missions, satellite systems, and ground segments.
• Experience with SDA concepts such as space object tracking, cataloging, or characterization.
• Strong systems thinking and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end systems engineering for SDA solutions across space, ground, and interfaces.
• Translate mission needs and CONOPS into technical requirements, architectures, and interfaces.
• Support spacecraft, payload, and ground system integration efforts.
• Develop and maintain system diagrams, ICDs, trade studies, and requirements matrices.

Skills

SDA concepts

Space systems engineering

Systems thinking

Documentation

Mission analysis

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelors in Systems Engineering

Job description

Raptor Dynamix, based in Monument, Colorado, is seeking a Space Systems Engineer specializing in Space Domain Awareness (SDA). This full-time role involves designing, integrating, and deploying space sensing and analytics systems, interfacing with AI-enabled analytics and mission engineering.

The position requires a strong SDA background, space mission knowledge, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.