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Scout Space · 2 months ago

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space, aiming to transform the face of spaceflight. As a Senior Mission Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of advanced electro-optical payloads for space missions, ensuring their successful performance and operation.

AerospaceCloud ComputingGeospatialSatellite CommunicationSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with customers and bus manufacturers to define CONOPs and mission requirements for spaceborne optical payloads

Support optical payload design concepts from whiteboard to launch, including development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and operations

Lead and design environmental test campaigns

Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, and documentation

Manage subcontractors and suppliers for optical payload systems

Perform hands-on lab assembly, integration, and testing as needed

Regularly contribute to proposal efforts

Qualification

Mission systems engineeringSatellite developmentSpace domain awarenessOptical payload integrationRequirements developmentTechnical program executionMission analysis toolsTechnical writingAgile methodologiesLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in mission systems engineering, satellite development, space domain awareness (SDA), or related aerospace fields

Proven experience leading end-to-end mission development, including system design, integration, and test

Deep understanding of space environment constraints, satellite operations, and mission planning

Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) space components, spaceflight hardware development, and payload integration

Strong knowledge of requirements development, interface control documentation (ICDs), and configuration management practices

Demonstrated leadership in technical program execution, including the ability to balance technical excellence with programmatic constraints

Experience as a mission systems engineer or similar for a satellite launch, including pre-launch system verification, launch vehicle integration, and post-launch operational readiness

Experience working with customers and partners for mission definition

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and technical information clearly and concisely

Must be eligible to hold a clearance

Preferred

Master's or Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Familiarity with U.S. Government space programs, Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, and/or NASA mission development lifecycle

Experience with satellite ground systems, command and control (C2), and mission operations center (MOC) development

Proficiency in mission analysis tools (e.g., STK, MATLAB, Python) and engineering design tools (e.g., Cameo, or similar)

Experience in the development of space-based optical payloads, SDA payloads, or ISAM technologies

Knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience with digital engineering/digital twin environments

Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including experience developing technical documentation, white papers, and customer deliverables