Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer

Job overview

Compensation is $145,000–$175,000 per year. The Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer role is onsite in Denver, CO; in the listing's structured pay information. Astroscale U.S. develops on-orbit servicing solutions and works toward safe and sustainable space development. The engineer develops integrated satellite system designs for service missions, ensuring they meet mission requirements and customer expectations. The role coordinates technical interfaces, manages risks and milestones, and supports satellite delivery and launch integration.

What you'll do

• Deliver integrated satellite system solutions
• create and manage systems engineering artifacts and the technical baseline
• lead interfaces for on-orbit servicing payloads
• analyze technical risks and opportunities
• serve as technical liaison to the prime contractor
• support meetings across international time zones
• manage cost, schedule, and milestones
• oversee assembly, integration, and test through satellite delivery and launch vehicle integration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior spacecraft design engineer

denver co

astroscale u.s.

satellite systems

on-orbit servicing

systems engineering

technical leadership

launch integration

travel under 20%

u.s. person or citizen

$145k–$175k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting expects domestic and international travel under 20%, requires more than eight years of engineering and operations experience including at least two years in technical leadership, and states applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen. The description lists a $145,000–$175,000 salary range.

About the employer

Astroscale U.S. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.