Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role, you will work on systems design of a variety of programs for Astroscale service missions. You will be integral to developing the on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver an integrated technical solution for a satellite system that meets the prime’s expectations, mission requirements and concept of operations.; Define, create, and management of necessary systems engineering artifacts and management of the satellite technical baseline.; Lead interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.; Leverage technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve technical risks and exploit opportunities.; Act as the primary technical liaison to the prime contractor. Extensive working groups, manage scope across diverse perspectives, lead/own.; Support meetings across international time zones.; Keep the project within the cost and schedule provided through risk management and program milestones.; Enforce compliance with relevant standards and requirements including for flight safety, launch, and licensing.; Domestic and international travel (<20%) will be expected to support meetings with the customer.; Overseeing AI&T, TRR through satellite delivery, launch vehicle integration.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with on-time satellite delivery, including management of CONOPS, requirements, ICDs and technical budgets through operations.; Understanding of all aspects of the satellite system life cycle, including designing and analyzing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.; On-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations experience is highly desired.; Familiarity with spacecraft level environmental testing, launch, and commissioning.; Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, self-driven and motivated.; Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.; Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.; Experienced professional with greater than 8 years’ experience in engineering and operations with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.; Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s degree or PhD preferred in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.