Space Systems Engineer

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB. The role emphasizes orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems, and mission operations for small satellites, with DoD Secret clearance and an on-site, full-time setup.

The engineer will coordinate technical efforts, perform analyses, and contribute to mission planning and system integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with spacecraft orbital simulation software (STK, FreeFlyer).
• Experience with spacecraft development or satellite operations.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces (power, comms, C&DH, ADCS).

Responsibilities

• Execute technical tasking from government engineers and program managers.
• Support spacecraft systems engineering activities including requirements management, risk tracking, architecture trades, and orbit analysis.
• Support on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments.
• Serve as mission manager or technical lead for small satellite missions when assigned.
• Support design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and analysis supporting mission development and operations.
• Identify technical risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

STK

FreeFlyer

Analytical skills

Independent work

Technical communication

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

Overview

Space SystemsEngineer

LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico US(On-Site)

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE:DoD Secret Clearance

TRAVEL:10%

Astrion is seeking aSpace Systems Engineerto support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations,and ground system development for theAir Force Research Laboratoryat Kirtland Air Force Base.

This role is ideal forjunior- to mid-level engineerswith experience inOrbital Mechanics, spacecraft systems engineering, satellite operations, and the spacecraft development lifecycle. The engineer will support mission planning, spacecraft development activities, and on-orbit mission operations for small satellite programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor of Science in one of the following or a related technical field:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

• Experience with spacecraft orbital simulation software (e.g., Systems Tool Kit (STK),FreeFlyer)

• Experience with spacecraft development or satellite operations

• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces including power, communications, command and data handling, and attitude determination and control systems (ADCS)

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and execute technical tasking

• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate engineering activities

• Strong technical documentation and organizational skills

• Ability to develop well-documented analysis scripts and technical tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Professional experiencein aspace systems engineering or spacecraft operations role

• Experience supporting spacecraft mission planning or on-orbit operations

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute technical tasking from government engineers and program managers

• Support spacecraft systems engineering activities including requirements management, risk tracking, architecture trades, and orbit analysis

• Support on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments

• Serve as mission manager or technical lead for small satellite missions when assigned

• Support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems

• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and analysis supporting mission development and operations

• Identifytechnical risks and support development of mitigation strategies

• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution

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