Senior Payload Engineer — Spacecraft Subsystems & IOT
SES Satellites
SES Satellites, located in McLean, VA, is seeking a Senior Engineer for spacecraft subsystems and payload. This role involves monitoring satellite health and providing on-call support for spacecraft anomalies, ensuring operational success and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has over 8 years of experience, along with strong analytical skills required for troubleshooting satellite systems. Join us for an exciting opportunity to engage in complex technical challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr SES Satellites
- Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed... ..., and development used for in‑orbit testing (IOT). This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex...SeniorPermanent employmentContract workLocal areaFlexible hoursNight shiftAfternoon shift
$120k - $200k
Forterra Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer in Arlington, VA, to develop software solutions for autonomous systems. The ideal candidate... ...with hardware integration. Responsibilities include deploying payloads, optimizing vehicle behavior, and collaborating with teams...Senior- ...Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA or Denver, CO is seeking an Electrical Engineer III/IV to lead the design, development, integration and testing of spacecraft Avionics, Power, or Communications subsystems. You will own subsystem architectures, define interfaces, and drive...Senior
- EVONA is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in avionics systems in Washington D.C. You'll lead the development of spacecraft avionics across missions, ensuring highly reliable... ...expertise in defining architectures and subsystem interactions, alongside experience...Senior
$145k - $195k
Who We’re Looking For Quantum Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own flight hardware development on our Spacecraft Programs. This role is built for an engineer who can take a subsystem/component from requirements to a released design, through build, integration...SeniorPermanent employment- Integration Innovation, Inc. is looking for a skilled RF Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves designing RF subsystems for threat simulators and ensuring effectiveness against emerging threats. The successful candidate will have a BS or MS...Senior
$130k - $170k
Senior Mission Operations Vehicle Engineer Senior Mission Operations Vehicle Engineer 1 week ago... ...lead execution of daily spacecraft operations, including planning... ...of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., ADCS, power, comms, thermal, payload.) Experience establishing...SeniorOdd jobPermanent employmentFull timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hoursShift workNight shiftWeekend work- Quantum Space in California is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead RF communications development for next-generation spacecraft. You will drive integration, requirements traceability, and innovative RF capabilities. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's...Senior
- Forterra is seeking a senior software engineer in Arlington, VA, to design and develop software solutions for robotics and automation. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background, excellent skills in C/C++, and experience with robotics systems...SeniorFull time
$145k - $195k
Quantum Space in Rockville, MD is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead flight hardware development for next-generation spacecraft. The role involves ownership of components from design to integration, extensive collaboration with teams, and ensuring quality...Senior$150k - $165k
Alarm.com Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in McLean, VA. This role involves designing and developing proprietary software, producing features, and leading the software design and testing phases. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field with...SeniorRemote jobPart time$125k - $175k
Quantum Space is looking for a Spacecraft Structural Engineer III in Rockville, Maryland. This role involves leading the design and analysis of structural systems for spacecraft, ensuring their integrity through rigorous testing and collaboration with various engineering...Senior- Quantum Space in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer III to lead the thermal design and validation efforts for our spacecraft programs. You will work closely with a dynamic team of engineers to ensure effective thermal control solutions...Senior
- Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics Systems We are working with an exciting Space... ...to take ownership of spacecraft avionics development across... ...Lead spacecraft avionics subsystem development from early architecture... ...flight software, GNC and payload subsystems. Author and...Senior
- A cutting-edge aerospace company in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and analysis of advanced satellite subsystems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in space hardware design, proficiency in 3D CAD and FEA...SeniorRemote job
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- Peraton is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Electrical Engineer in Washington, DC, to design and develop spacecraft power systems and electronics. This role requires collaboration with a team to create innovative control electronics and health monitoring systems. The ideal candidate...SeniorRemote work
- A technology-driven aerospace company is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Vehicle Engineer to oversee spacecraft operations and support a high-performance satellite constellation. The role involves mentoring team members, improving operational processes, and collaborating...SeniorFlexible hours
$120k - $200k
...About the role Forterra is seeking a senior software engineer with a passion for autonomous systems... ...complex systems. What you’ll do Bring payloads into real operations: Integrate and... ..., compute, controls, and other subsystems interact—and drive overall performance...SeniorFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementLocal area- Electrical Engineer III - Spacecraft Programs (RF Comms) Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA Quantum Space... ...) to lead RF communications subsystem development for next-generation Ranger... ...operational interfaces across avionics, payload, GNC, power, and flight software systems...Permanent employmentFull timeWork experience placement
- Electrical Engineer II - Spacecraft Programs (FlatSat) Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA Quantum Space... ..., helping bring together individual subsystems into cohesive, flight‑like system test... ..., navigation and control (GNC), and payload engineering teams, you will play a critical...Permanent employmentFull timeWork experience placement
$135k - $190k
...seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to support work at the Naval... ...hands‑on experience with aerospace or spacecraft hardware and a strong understanding... ...platforms Take ownership of mechanical subsystems from initial concept through environmental...SeniorWork experience placementFlexible hours$150k - $190k
SES Satellites is seeking a (Senior) Engineer, DSP Systems Engineering to develop cutting-edge algorithms for satellite payloads. This role involves designing and validating signal processing blocks in ASIC and FPGA technology. The successful candidate will collaborate...Senior- A leading aerospace firm in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop software for satellite systems. You will enhance space-based payload execution, migrating legacy systems to a new Rust-based architecture. The ideal candidate has over 7 years...SeniorWork at office3 days per week
- Throne Labs in Washington, DC is looking for a full-time Software Quality Assurance Engineer to enhance QA processes and ensure high-quality firmware and software solutions. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams, conducting various testing types, and participating...SeniorFull time
$80k - $120k
...Description SAIC is seeking a System Safety Engineer to provide critical safety engineering analysis and support for... ...deployment phases of this next-generation weapons system, focusing on subsystem or whole-system safety, as required. This role requires...SeniorFor subcontractorInterim roleWork at officeRemote work- ...capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors—enabling... ...combination of disciplines: an experienced Sr. Compliance Engineer with deep AI Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and export compliance...SeniorPermanent employmentWork at office
- ...Position Overview Senior Engineer with TS/SCI security clearance to support KMS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. Benefits Competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including...SeniorLocal areaFlexible hours
$150k - $190k
...Location(s): Betzdorf, LU; McLean, VA, US; Long Beach, CA, US (Senior) Engineer, DSP Systems Engineering, meoSphere Programme Description... ...integration of partner satellite platforms with SES’s software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility....SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeContract workWork experience placementLocal area$175k - $225k
...by mission. About the Team Electrical engineering is central to Besxar’s ability to turn... ...across power electronics, avionics, RF subsystems, instrumentation, DAQ, test interfaces,... ...mixed-signal interfaces, RF signal chains, spacecraft instrumentation, DAQ systems, and...SeniorPermanent employment
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