Space Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base. This on-site role welcomes junior- to mid-level engineers with hands-on experience in orbital mechanics and the spacecraft lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in a related field and be capable of contributing to mission planning, development activities, and on-orbit operations for small

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with spacecraft orbital simulation software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer).
• Experience with spacecraft development or satellite operations.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces including power, communications, C&DH, and 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 the 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 development of mitigation strategies.
• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

MATLAB

Python

STK

FreeFlyer

Spacecraft development

Satellite operations

ADCS

orbital mechanics

analytical skills

independent work

communication with stakeholders

documentation

technical scripting tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview Space Systems Engineer LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico US (On-Site) JOB STA TUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: DoD Secret Clearance TRAVEL: 10 % Astrion is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base. This role is ideal for junior- to mid-level engineers with experience in Orbital 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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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 experience in a space systems engineering or spacecraft operations role
• Experience supporting spacecraft mission pla nning 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
• Identify technical risks and support development of mitigation strategies
• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution #CJ