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Umbra · 4 hours ago

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The company is seeking a motivated Spacecraft Systems Engineer to design and implement the next generation of space systems for their Mission Solutions programs, focusing on developing manufacturable and resilient space vehicles.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Spacecraft development though the full product life cycle, concept though on-orbit

Lead the development and technical implementation of Umbra's spacecraft architecture and subsystem definitions

Define concepts of operations to inform mission and payload design

Conduct mission and spacecraft trade studies to guide budget allocations, system baselines, and equipment selection

Manage interfaces between spacecraft, subsystems, and payloads for both internal and externally funded development programs

Support hardware and or software development with individual technical contribution in area of expertise (mechanical, electrical, RF, etc)

Support assembly, integration, and test phase of the program

Contribute to business development and capture efforts by authoring and reviewing formal responses and proposals for new opportunities

Travel up to 15% may be required between Umbra facilities in California and Northern Virginia, as well as to partner and customer locations

Perform other professional duties as assigned

Qualification

Spacecraft systems engineeringSpacecraft subsystem developmentIntegrationTestingFlight software developmentSystems engineering processesEngineering tools STKEngineering tools MatlabEngineering tools PythonWillingness to learnCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration