Systems Engineer

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific missions. Our goal is to make space universally accessible by offering streamlined space service

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.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Communicating with customers to evaluate and negotiate technical proposals and solutions for satellites and subsystems.
• Collaborating with software and hardware engineers to refine technical solutions, ensuring all components work harmoniously.
• 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.
• Defining and managing system requirements for satellite projects, ensuring they align with customer needs and mission objectives.

What do we look for?

• BSc or MSc degree in aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science or 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 the Denver area or willing to relocate to Colorado
• US citizen or US permanent resident

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)

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: $145,000 - $195,000 per year. The state of Colorado requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well-defined quarterly based objectives, that allow us to fast track the progression of our work and improve as we go

• Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D

  You will be able to work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, while mentored by world-recognized space experts

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth by navigating through our career progression framework and educational programs

• Chance to join our space educational program

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset with our hands-on educational program

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, this position is suitable for people with disabilities in accordance with the People with Disabilities National Regulation Act, ensuring accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.