terranorbitalcorporation
Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (III/IV)
At a Glance
- Location
- Irvine, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-05T12:57:49-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Engineering
Requirements
Engineer - Level 3) in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
8+ years of experience (Staff Engineer - Level 4) in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
Familiarity with satellite systems and subsystems
Familiarity with requirements mapping and decomposition
Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks, STK, and Linux
Familiarity with satellite system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets
Responsibilities
Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification
Participate in the design and development of spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems, including propulsion, power, communication, and thermal control.
Conduct detailed technical analyses and simulations to validate system performance and identify potential issues.
Assist in the development and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level mission objectives down to component specifications.
Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission.