Full-time
What you’ll do
\- Lead space systems engineering for new SBSP spacecraft concepts from requirements to top-level architecture.
\- Perform mission-level trade studies, subsystem integration analysis, early performance modeling, risk assessment and mitigation planning and software tool development.
\- Formulate system-level concept designs linking power, thermal, structural, and orbital trades.
\- Perform early prototyping of modular elements of SBSP spacecraft concepts.
\- Start working on the mission design of our first orbital test including leading the procurement of a commercial spacecraft bus and its integration with our power beaming system.
\- Communicate technical work in clear documentation and presentation for stakeholders.
What we’re looking for
\- \~5 years of experience in space systems engineering or mission/spacecraft concept design.
\- Ability to creatively generate new architectures while grounding them in solid engineering analysis.
\- Experience in estimating development and operational costs, system safety and reliability analysis, in-orbit operations, orbital mechanics, regulatory compliance and performing verification and validation test plans for spacecraft systems.
\- Strong at seeing system-level connections between subsystems.
\- Experience working in small teams and eagerness to own big responsibilities directly.
\- Passion in helping shape the future of Space-based Solar Power.
[Apply now](https://apply.terraspark.energy/apply/space-systems-engineer-concept-development-m-f-d)