Spacecraft Design Architect for Mass-Produced Satellites

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

100% company-paid healthcare

Comprehensive PTO package

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Office with EV chargers

Monthly office social events

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Los Angeles seeks a Spacecraft Design Engineer to define and evolve end-to-end satellite system architectures and work collaboratively across disciplines. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in complex hardware systems are required. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a fast-growing startup environment along with comprehensive benefits and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status (ability to access export-controlled data).
• 6+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred).
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and their interactions.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve end-to-end satellite system architectures across multiple mission profiles.
• Perform system-level analyses to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

System-Level Trade Studies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SysML

Jira

Excel

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in Los Angeles seeks a Spacecraft Design Engineer to define and evolve end-to-end satellite system architectures and work collaboratively across disciplines. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in complex hardware systems are required. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a fast-growing startup environment along with comprehensive benefits and a vibrant company culture.