Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Ops, Anomalies & Automation

Peraton; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on health, safety, and successful operations of the STPSat‑6 spacecraft and its ground systems, contributing to mission areas across communications, space weather, and situational awareness.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a SECRET clearance; you will work with Windows and Linux, support anomaly recovery, and help develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• US citizen able to obtain SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems.
• Must maintain access to government worksite.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor STPSat-6 spacecraft state-of-health data daily.
• Analyze partner requests and execute payload commands.
• Develop procedures for spacecraft activities and containment.
• Create scripts and automation for recurring tasks.
• Support ground system operations and risk mitigation.

Skills

Security clearance (SECRET)

US Citizenship

Windows

Linux

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

MATLAB

Python

VMs (ESXi/Hyper-V)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on health, safety, and successful operations of the STPSat‑6 spacecraft and its ground systems, contributing to mission areas across communications, space weather, and situational awareness.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a SECRET clearance; you will work with Windows and Linux, support anomaly recovery, and help develop