Spacecraft Development Engineer

As a Spacecraft Development Engineer, you will work on all aspects of spacecraft development while collaborating closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance vehicle from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and help formulate all phases of a spacecraft mission
• Help to drive requirements definition, system level trade studies, vehicle level testing, risk mitigation strategies, and on-orbit operations planning
• Own spacecraft or major subsystem through all phases of the lifecycle
• Work with the design and manufacturing teams to produce hardware
• Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware and software meets intent
• System level test preparation, planning and execution
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
• Hands-on experience working with mechanical, fluids, or electrical systems
• Experience with CAD to design hardware
• Demonstrated ability in conceptual design, fabrication and testing of hardware
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small team

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering with emphasis on laboratory and/or practical applications
• Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials
• Familiarity with analysis programming such as MATLAB, Excel, etc.
• Prior experience in development and/or testing
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Requirements:

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed