Space Vehicle Concepts Design Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Spacecraft Concept Design Engineer to lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts and to guide continuous development of tools and models used in concept design and analysis.

You will collaborate with government and contractor personnel, work on geographically dispersed programs, and demonstrate initiative under pressure in a fast-paced environment while pursuing or having completed a Master’s degree within the last year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
• 0-1 years of industry work experience.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take initiative under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently on long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs.
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts, including small individual efforts and larger multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead continuous development, maintenance, and improvement of tools and models used during spacecraft concept design and analysis.
• Support development of capabilities within VGCD for ground segment concept design assessment.
• Establish strong working relationships with government, program office, contractor personnel, and Aerospace engineering groups.

Skills

Spacecraft Subsystems Knowledge

System Engineering

Concurrent Engineering Tools

Interpersonal Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in relevant engineering or science

Tools

Concurrent Engineering Tools

Job description

• Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts, including small individual efforts and larger multidisciplinary teams
• Lead continuous development, maintenance, and improvement of tools and models used during spacecraft concept design and analysis
• Support development of capabilities within VGCD for ground segment concept design assessment
• Establish strong working relationships with government, program office, contractor personnel, and Aerospace engineering groups

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline pursuing or conferred within last 12 months
• 0-1 years of industry work experience
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• A strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to excel in a collaborative environment; proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office
• Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs
• Occasional domestic travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering, with the ability to lead design studies and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in concurrent engineering tools and methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement in spacecraft concept design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Spacecraft Subsystems Knowledge
• System Engineering
• Concurrent Engineering Tools
• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
• Demonstrated Initiative Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Spacecraft Concept Design
• Design Studies
• Multidisciplinary Teams
• Technical Studies
• Geographically Dispersed Programs