Space Systems jobs in Washington, DC

9 open roles, verified daily

Navigation Sensor Hardware Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsOwn the sensor suite for Cowboy Space's launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will select, characterize, calibrate, and qualify inertial sensors and GNSS hardware, working end-to-end from supplier evaluation through vehicle integration and production acceptance.$170,000 to $202,000 per yearOn site

Senior Wireless Systems Engineer, R&D Verified today

Hubble Network · Seattle, WA · Space SystemsYou'll own the accuracy roadmap for Hubble's satellite-based Bluetooth location system, splitting your time between refining geolocation algorithms and researching next-generation downlink beacon concepts. Work across hardware, software, and space teams to turn research into production technology.$128,000 to $286,000 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer Verified today

Stoke Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsOwn GNC algorithms and trajectory designs for Nova, Stoke's fully reusable launch vehicle. You will develop guidance, attitude control, and engine control software; validate vehicle models through Monte Carlo analysis; and oversee customer missions from conception through flight.$109,725 to $148,470 per yearOn site

Radar Systems Engineer Verified today

LeoLabs · Washington, DC · Space SystemsWhy LeoLabs? At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO).Hybrid

Wireless Systems Engineer Verified today

Hubble Network · Seattle, WA · Space Systems

Satellite Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsOwn mission-critical satellite hardware across systems engineering, integration, test, or operations. You'll design and build modular spacecraft that beam power from orbit via infrared laser and enable on-orbit computing clusters. Work hands-on with flight hardware in a fast-moving team tackling space-based solar energy.On site

Senior Controls Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsYou will design and implement motor controls, automated sequences, and closed-loop control systems for the satellite's propulsion, pressurization, and thermal management fluid systems. Work across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to deliver flight-ready solutions from concept through hot-fire testing and operations.$165,000 to $190,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsYou will develop and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectories, perform orbital propagation for station-keeping, and support mission design including launch windows and delta-V budgets. Interface with flight software teams to validate guidance profiles and contribute to in-house simulation tools.$150,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space SystemsDesign, develop, and integrate core spacecraft subsystems including structures, power, thermal, and avionics for our satellite platform. You'll own components from early design through integration and test, performing trade studies and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to build reliable, high-performance systems for space operations.$150,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site