Space Systems Engineer

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Space SystemsEngineer

LOCATION:Kirtland AFB, NM(On-Site)

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE:DoD Secret Clearance

TRAVEL:10%

Astrion is seeking aSpace Systems Engineerto support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations,and ground system development for theAir Force Research Laboratoryat Kirtland Air Force Base.

This role is ideal forjunior- to mid-level engineerswith experience inOrbital 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 experiencein aspace 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

• Identifytechnical risks and support development of mitigation strategies

• Support spacecraft mission planning and experiment execution

Oasis Systems is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the Application to satisfactorily perform the job available.

 

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