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Turion SpaceTurion SpaceIrvine, CA

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Design, develop, and test spacecraft systems and subsystems across the full satellite lifecycle. Lead requirements derivation, subsystem budgeting, verification planning, and technical milestones while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

120k – 160k/yr
On-site3+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Push the technical design for critical satellite programs forward
  • Derivation and maintenance of system requirements to ensure mission success
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission ConOps
  • Development of subsystem budgets
  • Test planning for verification activities
  • Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts
  • Tracking of system compliance and overall performance to the desired mission needs
  • Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
  • Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation necessary for the systems engineering process
  • Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers to ensure mission success

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration
  • Previous experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level
  • Ability to create system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the project lifecycle
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others
  • Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
  • Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others
  • Previous experience in a startup work environment
  • Full product lifecycle experience: Initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 USD
  • Equity in Turion Space
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 3% Employer Direct Contribution
  • Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team building activities

Skills

Aerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringSpacecraft DesignSatellite IntegrationRequirements ManagementModel Based Systems EngineeringCameoMATLABStkPython

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