CyberCoders

Overview

Backed by NASA, DARPA, and Space Force, this rapidly growing startup aims to achieve asteroid mining through innovative space platforms. The company is seeking a Spacecraft and Satellite Configuration Design Engineer to oversee the configuration of satellite platforms and payloads from development to mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain spacecraft and satellite configuration baselines and change control processes.
• Develop, review and release detailed mechanical and electrical configuration design using CAD tools.
• Perform or coordinate mass properties, center-of-gravity and balance analyses.
• Coordinate structural and thermal analyses and interpret results to drive design changes.
• Plan, write and execute environmental test plans and procedures.
• Lead harness and wiring design and routing, avionic integration and PCB interface reviews.
• Develop and maintain power budgets and coordinate attitude determination and control interfaces.
• Integrate RF/communications subsystems and antennas into the spacecraft configuration.
• Design, review and verify deployable mechanisms and associated verification testing.
• Own AIT/Assembly integration sequencing and provide technical direction to AIT teams.
• Manage requirements and traceability using tools like DOORS and Jama.
• Perform risk analyses and contribute to mitigation plans.
• Support MBSE activities with SysML/model-based engineering tools.
• Provide mission operations support and assist with anomaly investigations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting the design, development, or integration of spacecraft or aerospace systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary spacecraft integration principles.
• Experience conducting engineering trade studies and evaluating system-level configuration options.
• Ability to perform preliminary engineering assessments like mass property calculations.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with spacecraft thermal design concepts.
• Understanding of communications hardware integration.
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical power hardware packaging.
• Experience creating technical visualizations and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Eligibility to work on projects subject to U.S. export control regulations.
• Ability to work onsite as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Equity
• Competitive benefits

Additional Info

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• This is a new role.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.