Senior Systems Engineer

Company Description

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.  Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face. 

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Life Extension (LEX) Services Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role you will develop customer solutions, inform design decisions, support the assessment of technical risk and mitigations, and provide critical thinking and analyses. You will be integral to mission success as we together develop the on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.

Job Description

• Work closely with LEX customers to understand and develop the mission concept, and define the technical solution for their mission.
• Model mission unique scenarios to define the mission CONOPS, profile and performance including orbital and attitude constraints.
• Work with customers to define the statements of work (SOW) as part of pre-contract work.
• Document and manage service-level constraints and requirements throughout the life of the contract.
• Lead technical exchange meetings with customers as part of mission delivery.
• Support customer reviews.
• Coordinate between operations and ground teams to support mission-unique requirements.
• Engage with Astroscale engineering team and outside contractors to drive vehicle and mission compatibility.
• International travel (< 25%) will be expected to support meetings with the customer.

Qualifications

• Experience with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle, from design to test to operations – ideally with GEO spacecraft.
• Familiar with ground support of spacecraft from command and control to communications.
• Mastery of writing and presentation to customers – particular expertise in conveying complicated concepts easily to others.
• Proven experience working with, and in, other cultures.
• Organize and balance work assignments to meet established timetables and priorities.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced professional with greater than 12 years’ experience in engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s degree or PhD preferred in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Deadline to apply is March 23, 2025.

Salary range: $155-185k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

Astroscale U.S. is committed to creating a diverse environment and we pursue and embrace a variety of thinking, beliefs, and ways of life that are international, open-minded, and inclusive.