Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Mission & Test Lead

Astro Digital; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Digital seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Littleton, CO to support civil, commercial, and defense programs. You will develop budgets, craft requirements, run verifications, and guide mission development while working hands-on with flight hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, production, and operations teams, with opportunities to influence design, test plans, and mission concepts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in aerospace/satellite development, from initial design to on-orbit operations.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems including attitude determination and control, power, space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling, and thermal control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain performance budgets for vehicle systems.
• Define system requirements and verification processes; lead test planning and execution.
• Create simulations and analyses of vehicle functions; develop test strategies and data evaluation.
• Lead the technical development of spacecraft missions and support program management activities.
• Define interface specifications, CONOPS, and other design documentation.

Skills

Attitude determination and control

Space-ground communications

On-orbit command and data handling

Thermal control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Astro Digital seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer in Littleton, CO to support civil, commercial, and defense programs. You will develop budgets, craft requirements, run verifications, and guide mission development while working hands-on with flight hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, production, and operations teams, with opportunities to influence design, test plans, and mission concepts in a fast-paced environment.