Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Spacecraft Systems Engineer role is onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports development, integration, verification, and flight demonstration of an advanced satellite communications system. The role coordinates spacecraft and payload requirements, interfaces, design trades, verification, launch integration, commissioning, and on-orbit demonstration. It contributes to an end-to-end mission capability spanning spacecraft, communications payload, launch services, ground infrastructure, network operations, and mission operations.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain spacecraft and communications payload requirements and traceability
• define spacecraft-to-payload interfaces and technical open items
• support accommodation trades and platform compatibility assessments
• coordinate technical interfaces among providers, suppliers, partners, launch providers, and customers
• support communications architecture, mission analysis, and operational planning
• develop and review verification approaches, matrices, test plans, and evidence
• support integration, environmental and functional testing, launch activities, commissioning, and anomaly investigation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

spacecraft systems engineer

satellite communications

spacecraft integration

payload integration

systems engineering

requirements traceability

verification and validation

launch integration

linthicum heights md

onyx aerospace

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Works across spacecraft, payload, launch, ground segment, and mission operations for a satellite communications system.

About the employer

Onyx Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.