Systems Engineer

The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. Based in Westminster Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to support our growing number of exciting projects! In this role, you will work on a variety of technical projects ranging from research applications, technical product development, and spaceflight programs. Many of these programs incorporate the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept development and requirements definition through design, integration, test, and on-orbit operations. In addition to these opportunities, candidates may also have the opportunity to get involved in mission formulation and proposal development efforts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a broad technical background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across disciplines.

Advanced Space is a rapidly growing, privately held business that incorporates our core values in all that we do. Advanced Space exists to support the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space and operates with four core values: We are customer obsessed and mission focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support systems engineering efforts across one or more projects which include research applications, technical product development, and flight programs.
• Define and manage system objectives and requirements from the Mission level down through subsystem level including the definition of requirement verification
• Develop and maintain both System Architectures and Interfaces through either traditional documented approaches or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Support the development of Concepts of Operations (ConOps) throughout all mission phases: launch through disposal
• Support, develop, and manage trade studies related to mission/spacecraft design decisions.
• Support the evaluation and/or design of space vehicles (Comm, Propulsion, GNC, ADCS, EPS, etc.) to meet mission concepts and requirements.
• Generate material for and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Coordinate with customers and sub-contractors on technical material, including the ability to discuss technical concepts when asked.
• Development of test plans & procedures and oversee the execution of these plans including documentation of test results
• Perform analysis to verify technical results.
• Facilitate regulatory processes of flight programs including Orbital Debris Mitigation, Planetary Protection, Frequency Licensing, etc.
• Support the documentation and management of risks and associated mitigations.
• Support space vehicle operations which may include coordination among operations team, anomaly resolution, and operational planning.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• B.S./M.S./PhD in Aerospace Engineering with a technical emphasis in Systems Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in mission implementation of flight and ground systems with an emphasis on cislunar & deep space systems preferred
• A general understanding of multiple space vehicle subsystems (Comm, Propulsion, GNC, ADCS, EPS, etc.) and how design decisions will impact performance within these subsystems.
• Familiarity with industry standards within systems engineering (NASA, DoD, INCOSE, etc.).
• The ability to generate and evaluate standard systems engineering lists like a Master Equipment List (MEL), Power Equipment List (PEL), etc.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as Cameo.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama.
• Familiarity with spacecraft communication system analysis and design, including the generation of link budgets.
• Experience/familiarity with cislunar/deep space missions.
• High level familiarity/understanding of astrodynamics or satellite navigation concepts.
• Experience in a programming language (python preferred) for analysis and tool development purposes.
• Willingness to learn new concepts, skills, and areas within systems engineering.
• Experience with space mission assembly, integration & testing (AI&T)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary Range - $84,000-$110,000 based on role, employee experience, and location
• Signing bonus
• Quarterly Performance bonuses
• Company provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility
• Unlimited vacation time and extensive flexibility
• Relocation Assistance
  
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 3-5 days/week. Unless work requires otherwise.
• Applicants must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a Security Clearance: Active [e.g., Secret/Top Secret/TS/SCI] security clearance required
• Advanced Space values the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. As such, our team enjoys the option of hybrid work with at least three days a week in person.
  
  
  

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas: (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI/ML/autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL.

These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. Trusted to take on the challenge, the team at Advanced Space is Delivering Innovation to Orbit to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Advanced Space, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advanced Space, LLC recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.