Hiring: Space Systems Engineer Company: Astrion Location: Kirtland, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:14:16 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, MATLAB, Python, Requirements Management, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces including power, communications, command and data handling, and attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and execute technical tasking •Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders •Demonstrated capacity to lead technical discussions and coordinate engineering activities Required Skills: •Professional experience in a space systems engineering or spacecraft operations role •Execute technical tasking from government engineers and program managers •Support spacecraft systems engineering activities including requirements management, risk tracking, architecture trades, and orbit analysis •Support on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments •Serve as mission manager or technical lead for small satellite missions when assigned •Actively facilitate and support design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems •Produce engineering documentation, reports, and analysis supporting mission development and operations •Identify technical risks and support development of mitigation strategies Qualifications: •Master’s degree in a relevant technical field Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!