Senior Systems Engineer
4 days ago
Falkirk
Alexander Associates are partnering with an innovative space technology organisation seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their growing Space Systems team in Long Beach, California. This role involves cutting‑edge spacecraft and satellite programmes supporting civil, commercial, and defence customers. Long Beach, California, USA $110,000 – $175,000 per annum + benefits Space Systems / Aerospace Engineering U.S. Citizenship required • Develop and maintain technical performance budgets for spacecraft and vehicle systems., • Define, manage, and verify system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle., • Conduct simulations, modelling, and analysis across spacecraft functions., • Develop test methodologies and analyse system performance data., • Lead the technical development of spacecraft missions and system architectures., • Support programme management and product development activities., • Produce interface specifications, CONOPS documentation, and technical design documentation., • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver mission objectives., • Support systems integration, validation, and verification activities., • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline., • Minimum 8 years of Aerospace Engineering experience, including supporting satellite or spacecraft development programmes., • U.S. Citizenship due to programme requirements., • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline., • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance., • Experience with environmental and qualification testing: thermal vacuum testing, random vibration testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) testing., • Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment with competing priorities., • Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS), • Electrical Power Systems (EPS), • Command & Data Handling (C&DH), • Space‑to‑ground communications, • Thermal control systems, • Understanding of orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, and the space environment., • Experience using MATLAB, Python, and STK., • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA., • Satellite operations experience., • Competitive salary of $110,000 – $175,000., • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage., • Retirement savings plan with company contribution., • Generous holiday allowance and paid leave., • Parental leave and life insurance benefits., • Employee stock purchase opportunities., • On‑site facilities and additional employee perks., • Opportunity to contribute to industry‑leading spacecraft and satellite programmes. If you are passionate about space systems engineering and want to work on mission‑critical aerospace projects, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr