Overview

Space Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM (On-Site)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret Clearance

TRAVEL: 10%

Astrion is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base.

This role is ideal for junior- to mid-level engineers with experience in Orbital Mechanics, spacecraft systems engineering, satellite operations, and the spacecraft development lifecycle. The engineer will support mission planning, spacecraft development activities, and on-orbit mission operations for small satellite programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor of Science in one of the following or a related technical field:

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

Experience with spacecraft orbital simulation software (e.g., Systems Tool Kit (STK), FreeFlyer)

Experience with spacecraft development or satellite operations

Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces including power, communications, command and data handling, and attitude determination and control systems (ADCS)

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and execute technical tasking

Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate engineering activities

Strong technical documentation and organizational skills

Ability to develop well-documented analysis scripts and technical tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Professional experience in a space systems engineering or spacecraft operations role

Experience supporting spacecraft mission planning or on-orbit operations

Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute technical tasking from government engineers and program managers

Support spacecraft systems engineering activities including requirements management, risk tracking, architecture trades, and orbit analysis

Support on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments

Serve as mission manager or technical lead for small satellite missions when assigned

Support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems

Produce engineering documentation, reports, and analysis supporting mission development and operations

Identify technical risks and support development of mitigation strategies

Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution

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