Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II

Summary

Join CesiumAstro, a developer of communication systems for various platforms, as a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II (Power Electronics). This role involves being the technical point of contact for a spacecraft subsystem, coordinating activities across multidiscipline engineering teams, and driving complex programs to success. You will evaluate customer needs, define requirements, and lead the design and development of satellite systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in system engineering, space technology, and space power electronics across the full system lifecycle. This position requires a Master’s degree and 11+ years of experience in spacecraft design and integration. CesiumAstro offers a generous benefits package.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 11 years of experience with emphasis in spacecraft design and / or integration
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, power systems, propulsion, thermal control, communication, and attitude determination and control (ADCS)
• Very strong understanding of design, test, qualification and integration of space power electronics
• Strong understanding of satellite system architectures, mission requirements, and space environment considerations
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, with the capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex technical challenges and design issues
• Experience with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects with a results-oriented mindset
• Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams across sites

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response
• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of satellite systems, including spacecraft buses, payloads, and subsystems, from initial requirements to final implementation
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture
• Lead development space vehicle concept of operations (CONOPS), space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystem designs and components into cohesive satellite architectures
• Lead development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
• Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams
• Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space electronics implemented in systems that have flown on orbit with lessons learned
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques
• Knowledge of project and contract management strategies in a results-oriented environment that values execution

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
• Company stock options