Space Systems Engineer
About this role
Space Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico US (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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Company at a glance
Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions.
With our “always on” approach, relentless pursuit of bold ideas, and unmatched execution, we work alongside our customers—even in the most demanding environments—to deliver results with impact.
From cyber and software to systems engineering and mission support, our team brings the expertise, agility, and drive needed to meet the moment and shape the future.
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