Senior Principal Engineer - Satellite Platform

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system engineering activities for satellite platforms, including requirements definition, architecture design, subsystem integration, and performance analysis.
• Oversee technical coordination across propulsion, power, thermal, avionics, and structural subsystems to ensure platform-level compatibility and mission success.
• Manage interface control documents (ICDs), system budgets (mass, power, data), and verification plans in alignment with mission objectives and customer requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) to support decision-making and ensure compliance with space standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including payload engineers, mission planners, and ground segment specialists to ensure seamless system integration.
• Work closely with subject matter experts for payloads to ensure platform design supports payload requirements and operational constraints.
• Support launch and early orbit operations (LEOP), anomaly resolution, and post-launch performance evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
• Support business development activities by providing technical expertise during customer engagements and strategic planning.
• Contribute to technical proposals, including system architecture descriptions, compliance matrices, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to and support R&D activities related to satellite platform technologies, including advanced materials, subsystem innovations, and new mission concepts.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in satellite system engineering, preferably with flight-proven platforms.
• Proven track record of leading successful satellite projects from concept to deployment.
• Extensive experience with satellite design, integration, and testing.
• Strong background in systems engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for satellite systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and programming languages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
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