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Astrion · 1 day ago

Space Test Program Systems Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Astrion is a company providing support to the Space Systems Command, and they are seeking a Space Test Program Systems Engineer. This role involves systems engineering assessments for satellites and experiments, ensuring compliance with government policies and supporting launch operations.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides systems engineering assessments of satellites/experiments using small launch vehicles as part of the Space Experiment Review Board (SERB)

Perform mission assessments of technical and schedule readiness for satellites

Assess risks to/from satellites and to/from the launch vehicle

Deliver technical guidance for Space Vehicle design, development, assembly, integration, and test in support of payload, spacecraft and launch vehicle integration

Review launch provider Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and related technical documentation to ensure compliance to government policy, customer requirements, and space flight regulations

Support launch manifest development as well as apply systems engineering principles to space vehicle development, assembly, testing, and integration

When launch is necessary, functions as liaison with the Space Operations Center for requesting on-orbit two-line element support for our satellites from launch through the first year on-orbit

Qualification

System engineeringIntegration of R&D payloadSpace System Command familiarityMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in technical field. Six (6) years' work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree; OR Associate's Degree plus four (4) years' work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree

Minimum 3+ experience in system engineering, integration of Research and Development payload, launch and operations