Space Systems jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Spacecraft Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsYou will own the complete design, analysis, and commissioning of mechanical fixtures and tooling for spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and handling. Scale Astranis's satellite production safely and efficiently by defining interfaces, collaborating across engineering and production, and solving late-stage roadblocks.$110,000 to $145,000 per yearOn site

Mission Operations Engineer II Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsDesign satellite operations procedures, lead commanding during launch and commissioning, and investigate anomalies on Astranis GEO satellites. You'll work directly with hardware engineers to build safe, reliable operations for government and commercial customers.$130,000 to $170,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsDesign and execute satellite operations procedures for Astranis GEO satellites on orbit. You will command commissioning activities, investigate anomalies, and build automation tools that keep our fleet running reliably for customers worldwide.$150,000 to $195,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead verification and validation of Planet's next-generation satellite systems, guiding manufacturing and test teams through integration, assembly and testing phases. Work directly with design teams across mechanical, thermal, avionics, propulsion and electrical disciplines to ensure smooth transition from design to production.$162,600 to $203,200 per yearHybrid

Automation & Controls Engineering Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsYou will own the electrical controls and test automation systems that validate Astranis satellites in environmental chambers. Design control panels, sensors, and safety interlocks; integrate hardware with thermal-vacuum and vibration test equipment; collaborate with mechanical and software teams to deliver repeatable spacecraft testing.On site

Automation & Controls Engineering Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design and build the automated test infrastructure that stresses satellite hardware during environmental testing. Own electrical controls hardware, integrate systems with thermal chambers and vibration equipment, and collaborate across teams to deliver safe, repeatable test solutions.On site

Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · Space Systems

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsDesign and test guidance, navigation, and control software and hardware for satellites in high orbit. Work directly with the GNC team on systems heading to space, with a path to full-time employment.On site

Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsDesign satellite ground station architectures including antennas, RF systems, and modems for GEO and MEO systems. You'll perform link budget analysis, develop technical requirements, and lead proposal capture for Astranis's growing customer base.$180,000 to $240,000 per yearOn site

Product Systems Engineer Verified today

Loft Orbital · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsWanna join the adventure? About this role: Define and own the integrated-level system design for the Hub Take ownership of the development of selected capabilities across the Hub product scope Translate high-level concepts into actionable technical specifications for modular subsystems Lead and coordinate requirements, traceability, future-proofing, CONOPS , ICDs, trade studies, risk topics, and design reviews...

Senior Product Systems Engineer Verified today

Loft Orbital · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsWanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital builds a space infrastructure providing a fast & simple path to orbit. Using different flight proven buses, we design, integrate and operate spacecraft to fly physical or virtual customer payloads.

Senior Camera Systems Engineer Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · Space SystemsYou will architect and lead the end-to-end lifecycle of next-generation satellite camera modules, translating mission imaging requirements into hardware specifications. Bridge electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical and software teams to optimize camera systems for size, weight, power and cost constraints.$182,900 to $228,600 per yearHybrid

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · Space Systems