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About Astro Digital

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with approximately 75 employees and global infrastructure.

The Role

You will join the systems engineering team supporting civil, commercial, and defense customers. You are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. You will work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of space systems missions.

Primary Duties

• Develop and maintain performance budgets for vehicle systems
• Define system requirements and verification processes
• Create simulations and analyses of vehicle functions
• Develop test strategies and evaluate test data
• Lead the technical development of spacecraft missions
• Support program management activities
• Define interface specifications, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and design documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in aerospace or satellite development, from initial design through on-orbit operations
• Hands-on experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
• Strong understanding of key spacecraft subsystems: attitude determination and control, electrical power systems, space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling, and thermal control
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or related field)
• In-depth knowledge of the space environment, including materials selection, radiation effects, and degradation factors
• Experience testing electrical subsystems and assemblies
• Understanding of satellite dynamics and orbital mechanics
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools, simulation software, and programming languages
• Experience in environmental testing (thermal vacuum, EMI, vibration testing)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Spanish language proficiency

Work Environment

On-site position in Littleton, CO. This role requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.

Export Control

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR 120.15 and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required.