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Orbit Fab · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer

Lafayette, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Orbit Fab is focused on creating infrastructure for a sustainable in-space economy. The Systems Engineer will support system development with responsibilities that include managing requirements, guiding engineering processes, and planning test campaigns.

AerospaceEnergyInfrastructureManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain systems requirements, design budgets, and technical risk

Guide systems engineering processes and facilitate technical trades across the system

Guide program development through the decision-making processes and leading design reviews

Plan and implement simulations, analysis, and test campaigns to verify system performance and requirements compliance

Define, review, critique and redefine our engineering processes

Identify technical issues and proactively implement resolutions to mitigate schedule and cost impacts

Contribute technical knowledge to proposal development and writing

Qualification

Systems EngineeringVerificationValidationAerospace EngineeringThermal AnalysisSatellite DesignPropulsion SystemsMulti-disciplinary TeamworkCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Experience taking a system from concept phase through prototyping, detailed design, AIT, launch and operation

Demonstrated collaboration with space systems engineering teams

Experience with generation of verification and validation plans as well as executing qualification campaigns

Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Structures, Mechanisms, Thermal Analysis

Experience defining customer needs and crafting engineering requirements, including a proven ability to successfully push back on unnecessary or mission affecting customer requirements

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

BS degree and three (3) years of related engineering experience, or MS degree in related field

Preferred

Experience in Aerospace

3+ years of experience in satellite design, development, test, and operations

MS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Controls, Sensors, Orbital Mechanics, Propulsion Systems, Fluid Components, Spacecraft Operations

Understanding of the spacecraft component supply chain

Experience with Jama Connect

Experience with both low and high budget space system development

Experience with GEO missions

Experience with spacecraft propulsion systems and/or pressure systems

Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team