Advanced Space · 11 hours ago
Systems Engineer (0-2 yrs)
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
0+ years expAdvanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. They are seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to support various technical projects, including research applications and spaceflight programs, while working across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with technical content development for proposals under guidance from senior engineers
Apply academic knowledge to real-world mission development tasks
Support project documentation, requirements flowdown, and interface control activities
Support the understanding and traceability of system requirements and their implications across the design
Assist in preparation for gated design reviews given well-defined tasking
Prepare basic technical content (charts, tables, figures) for design review packages under guidance
Track and support closure of action items resulting from design reviews
Follow established processes to perform system analysis and SysML modeling within existing models
Navigate existing models and locate relevant information with guidance
Develop awareness of the relationship between spacecraft design and operational complexity, including command, telemetry, and ground system interfaces
Support understanding of operational procedures and how they relate to system design, commanding, and fault response
Develop awareness of how ground station networks, communication windows, and data latency affect mission operations planning
Build familiarity with FDIR concepts and how fault management design affects operational response during contingencies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliverables on well-defined tasks; technical work is reviewed prior to final delivery
Participate in IRAD discussions and contribute ideas as opportunities arise
Follow company coding standards, documentation practices, and established workflows
Ask questions and seek to understand the rationale behind established processes
Contribute to team efforts across disciplines as needed
Qualification
Required
B.S./M.S./PhD in Aerospace Engineering with a technical emphasis in Systems Engineering
0-2 years of experience in systems engineering of flight and ground systems with an emphasis on cislunar & deep space systems preferred
Understanding of navigation and mission design principles
Basic understanding of how mission design influences spacecraft design decisions
Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics terminology and concepts, typically gained through academic coursework
Awareness of navigation system components and their role in mission success
Familiarity with basic concepts of tracking, orbit determination, and state estimation
Understanding of the role of flight software in spacecraft operations, including its relationship to system design, hardware interfaces, and ground systems for TT&C
Familiarity with basic software development concepts such as requirements, testing, and version control
Basic knowledge of systems engineering principles and life cycle processes
Ability to identify major spacecraft subsystems and describe their primary functions at a high level
Familiarity with space and mission concepts, systems architecture development, and requirements properties and flowdown
Familiarity with basic operations concepts such as command uplink, telemetry downlink, ground station passes, and mission timelines
Understanding of MBSE concepts and their benefits over document-centric approaches
Strong communication skills and the ability to document technical information clearly
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Ability to handle conflict and disagreement with respect and professionalism
Preferred
Exposure to industry tools and best practices is a plus
Benefits
Signing bonus
Quarterly Performance bonuses
Company provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility
Flexible time off policy
Relocation Assistance
Company
Advanced Space
Advanced Space is a Aerospace company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Cheetham
Chief Executive Officer and President
Recent News
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