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$200,000 – $255,000
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What this role is
This role leads the design and integration of advanced satellite systems for a defense and commercial aerospace manufacturer, requiring deep expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems and the ability to architect complex solutions from concept through deployment. It suits experienced systems engineers with 12+ years in space systems who can mentor teams and work with government stakeholders to deliver next-generation orbital capabilities.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of spacecraft systems engineering and architecture experience
- Expertise across avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer architecture, communications, and navigation
- Track record architecting complex systems of systems for space missions
- Background in RF communications, SDRs, antennas, DSP, and navigation algorithms
- Experience with spacecraft integration, verification, and environmental qualification
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD security clearance
Nice to have
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with deep space communications and inter-satellite links
- Knowledge of secure computing architectures and spectrum management
- Background in digital signal processing and advanced communications theory
- Prior work with NASA, DoD, or government partners on spacecraft systems
- Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or technology transitions