What is the role?As a Systems Engineer at EnduroSat, you will play a key role in the development of our cutting-edge, software-flexible satellites. You will engage in defining and managing system requirements, communicating with customers to understand their needs, and steering projects through their entire lifecycle. In this dynamic position, you will work closely with our talented software and hardware engineers, ensuring seamless alignment between technical proposals and customer needs. You will also play a crucial role in evaluating and negotiating satellite solutions, contributing to the success of commercial, governmental, and scientific missions.
This role is based in Los Angeles area, at the center of the largest space and defense cluster in the United States - putting you within reach of our customers, launch providers, and partners across California.
Some of your daily tasks will include:- Defining and managing system requirements for satellite projects, ensuring they align with customer needs and mission objectives
- Collaborating with software and hardware engineers to refine technical solutions, ensuring all components work harmoniously
- Communicating with customers to evaluate and negotiate technical proposals and solutions for satellites and subsystems
- Driving projects through their entire lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring smooth execution and on-time delivery
- Translating high-level customer visions into detailed technical features and product criteria, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
What do we look for?- BSc or MSc degree in aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science or a similar field
- 5+ years of experience in the design and development of nanosats and/or smallsats
- Knowledge of satellite systems, including subsystems such as communication, power, and propulsion
- Experience refining high-level technical needs into well-defined system and subsystem requirements with customers and engineering teams
- Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and visual for graphical representations (schematics, sequences, state diagrams)
- Based in Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California
- US citizen or US permanent resident (required for compliance with ITAR/EAR export control regulations)
How to Stand Out:- Proficiency in engineering software and tools for satellite design and analysis, e.g. SolidWorks
- Experience analyzing different mission budgets like power, link, delta-V
- Experience with orbit simulation tools, e.g. STK, GMAT
- Experience with DFMEA
- Basic working knowledge of C/C++ or Python
- Knowledge of UML/SysML
- Project and risk management skills
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence)
- Prior work with US government or defense customers
What do we offer?- Health insurance coverage
- Matching 401k plan
- Generous team performance-based bonus
- Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Sofia, Berlin, and Toulouse, with occasional international travel
Salary range: $165,000 - $215,000 per year. California law requires employers to include the pay scale in job postings. The salary will likely be within this range, although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.
