Lead Space Systems Engineer – Constellation Design Remote, US
A globally recognised telecommunications and digital infrastructure organisation is building a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation focused on direct-to-device connectivity, broadband communications, and non-terrestrial network services. Backed by significant investment and long-term strategic vision, the programme aims to transform satellite connectivity across one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
The company is looking for a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to take ownership of the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for the programme’s future satellite network.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead constellation architecture development across multiple LEO orbital shells.
Develop and maintain coverage, latency, throughput, and capacity simulations.
Close link budgets for S-band NTN and Ka-band communications systems.
Conduct Doppler, propagation, and interference analysis activities.
Run EPFD simulations and support ITU coordination activities.
Produce India-wide coverage models and performance validation studies.
Support launch planning and constellation deployment modelling.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams to define architecture requirements.
Requirements:
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Ideally 12+ years experience in LEO/MEO constellation design or mission analysis.
Strong hands-on experience with STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent simulation tools.
Experience with satellite communications systems and link-budget analysis.
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation optimisation.
Experience supporting NGSO, NTN, or satellite network programmes.
Nice to Have:
Experience with ITU coordination and EPFD analysis.
Background in Ka-band FSS or S-band MSS systems.
Experience supporting 3GPP NTN architectures or direct-to-device systems
Published technical papers or research in orbital mechanics, NTN, or interference modelling.
We are seeking a Flight Assurance Engineer to lead assurance activities for critical mechanical systems and flight mechanisms across the full hardware lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring that all flight hardware meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission readiness.
You will operate as an independent assurance authority, verifying that design, manufacturing, and test activities are executed correctly and that all hardware is compliant and flight-worthy prior to integration and launch.
Key Responsibilities
Own and execute flight assurance processes across design, manufacturing, assembly, test, and integration phases
Perform independent inspections at key hold and witness points for high-complexity mechanisms
Review and approve assembly instructions, test procedures, and acceptance criteria prior to execution
Support and witness environmental testing including TVAC, vibration, shock, and life testing
Execute hardware buyoff at assembly, test, and integration stages with full traceability
Manage the nonconformance (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and corrective action verification
US-Based | Launch Integration | LEO Constellation Programme
A major satellite communications programme is seeking a hands-on Lead Rocketry & Launch Engineer to own launch integration, launch provider coordination, deployment planning, and launch campaign execution for a large-scale LEO constellation initiative.
This role will operate as the key technical authority across launch operations, launch vehicle integration, deployment optimisation, rideshare strategy, and launch logistics.
The successful candidate will work closely with satellite engineering, launch providers, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure successful deployment across multiple launch phases.
Responsibilities
Lead launch integration activities across multiple deployment phases
Coordinate directly with launch providers and mission partners
Support launch vehicle selection and rideshare strategy
Define launch manifest planning and deployment cadence
Senior Mechanical Test Engineer (Contract | Remote | 6–12 Months)
We’re seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis. With travel required to Nevada for testing (approx 2 weeks per quarter).
This role will lead complex testing activities across high-performance systems, including test planning, data acquisition, structural and thermal analysis, systems verification, and large-scale test execution.
What you’ll bring:
15+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Strong background in test engineering and verification programs
Experience with data acquisition, statistical analysis, CFD, and structural analysis
Ability to lead high-risk or large-scale testing campaigns
Knowledge of propulsion or rocket motor systems preferred
Strong CAD, GD&T, and technical documentation skills
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance
We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis, with 2 weeks per quarter travel required to onsite in Nevada.
You’ll lead complex mechanical design activities across high-performance systems, including CAD modelling, structural and thermal analysis, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas systems, and advanced manufacturing methods.
What you’ll bring:
4+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and technical drawing expertise
Experience with structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis
Background in propulsion, rocket motor, or high-performance aerospace systems preferred
Ability to work across design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams
We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support advanced aerospace and propulsion programs on a remote contract basis, with 2 weeks per quarter travel required to onsite in Nevada.
You’ll lead complex mechanical design activities across high-performance systems, including CAD modelling, structural and thermal analysis, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas systems, and advanced manufacturing methods.
What you’ll bring:
4+ years’ experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and technical drawing expertise
Experience with structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis
Background in propulsion, rocket motor, or high-performance aerospace systems preferred
Ability to work across design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams
Cambridge, Massachusetts | Hybrid | US Person Required
We’re supporting a leading astrophysics and space research organisation on a key hire for an upcoming NASA-backed spaceflight mission.
This is not a traditional project management role. The team is looking for a systems engineering-led profile who can help drive a mission through early lifecycle phases, balancing technical oversight, systems thinking, and programme execution within a lean, fast-moving environment.
The programme is a cost-constrained astrophysics mission entering a critical early phase, with major reviews and system definition activities underway over the next 6–12 months.
What they’re looking for
The ideal person will come from a spaceflight or satellite background and have a strong systems engineering foundation, combined with exposure to programme or project leadership responsibilities.
This could suit someone already operating as a Project Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, SEIT Lead, Payload Lead, or a Systems Engineer looking to step into a broader mission leadership role.
Responsibilities
Support technical and programme execution across an active spaceflight mission
Drive systems engineering activities including:
requirements definition and flow-down
interface management
risk identification and mitigation
trade studies and technical decision-making
Support preparation for major programme reviews including SRR/MDR-style gates
Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams
Work closely with senior technical leadership, mission stakeholders, and external partners
Help maintain alignment between mission objectives, technical execution, cost, and schedule
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Astrophysics, Systems Engineering, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience within spaceflight, spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace systems
Strong systems engineering experience across complex technical programmes
Experience with:
requirements development
systems integration
formal technical/design reviews
cross-functional technical coordination
Exposure to programme, project, or technical leadership responsibilities
Excellent communication skills
US Person status required
Strongly Preferred
Small satellite or cost-constrained mission experience
Scientific payload or instrumentation experience
NASA, DoD, FFRDC, national lab, or research organisation experience
Experience supporting SRR, PDR, CDR, MDR, or equivalent reviews
Astrophysics or space science mission exposure
Experience operating within lean engineering teams
Environment
Mission-driven, highly technical team
Lean organisation with significant ownership and visibility
Strong balance between engineering depth and programme responsibility
Opportunity to influence mission direction early in lifecycle
Compensation
Compensation is flexible depending on experience and fit, with strong benefits and long-term stability alongside the opportunity to work on a high-impact NASA mission.
Systems Engineer (Contract) Overview EVONA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery across customer programs while contributing to internal product development. This role sits at the intersection of spacecraft systems engineering and next-generation AI-enabled mission integration. Key Responsibilities
Own technical delivery across customer projects from concept through execution
Conduct space vehicle-level trade studies (spacecraft buses & payloads) across multiple vendors
Perform architecture analysis, including:
Compatibility assessments
Interface risk identification
Ranked recommendations with clear engineering rationale
Produce customer-facing technical deliverables, including:
Compliance matrices
Architecture summaries
Risk assessments
Ensure outputs are:
Robust enough for design reviews
Clear and actionable for program managers
Validate engineering analyses for accuracy, completeness, and quality
Help shape internal engineering processes and methodologies based on hands-on spacecraft integration experience
Project Context
Building an AI-driven mission integrator that aggregates and optimizes across multiple vendors
Supporting model training through real mission architecture work
Focus areas include:
Mission architecture (system-level design)
SAR mission design
Optical payload expertise
Requirements
US Person (ITAR compliant)
5+ years of spacecraft systems engineering experience
Strong background in:
Spacecraft integration
Multi-vendor environments
Mission architecture & trade studies
Contract Details
Duration: Initial 9-month contract (through end of year)
Hours: Minimum 20 hours/month, with flexibility to scale based on workload
We are working with a fast-growing aerospace company developing advanced satellite and space systems. This role owns flight dynamics from mission concept through launch and on-orbit operations, with high visibility and impact across engineering and mission teams.
Responsibilities
Lead orbit design, trajectory optimization, and trade studies (LEO, GEO, and beyond)
Develop and maintain high-fidelity mission analysis models
Perform launch window analysis, injection targeting, and dispersions analysis
Define and validate delta-V budgets across all mission phases
Support constellation design, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal planning
Develop orbit determination strategies using GNSS, radiometric, and optical data
Plan and analyze spacecraft maneuvers and trajectory corrections
Establish conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes
Support mission readiness reviews, launch campaigns, and on-orbit operations
Build and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
Automate workflows to improve scalability and efficiency
Integrate tools with GNC, flight software, and mission operations systems
Evaluate and implement tools such as GMAT, STK, ODTK, MONTE, or custom frameworks
Collaborate with propulsion, systems, GNC, and mission operations teams
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps
Interface with customers, partners, and regulatory bodies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
6+ years of experience in flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission analysis
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, perturbation modeling, orbit determination, and maneuver design
Experience supporting real spacecraft missions through launch and operations
Strong programming skills (Python required; MATLAB, C++, or similar a plus)
Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools
Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
Experience with small satellite or constellation missions
Background in autonomous navigation or onboard orbit determination
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCC, NOAA, ITU, Space-Track)
Experience building internal analysis tools or frameworks
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $113,000 – $136,000
Equity included as part of the package
Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans
We are partnering with a fast-growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing company seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to help build and scale safety programs in a hands-on engineering environment. This role is critical in ensuring safe operations across complex hardware, test environments, and manufacturing processes.
This is an opportunity to shape safety from the ground up, working closely with engineering and operations teams to create practical, effective systems that support both people and product.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and programs in line with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory standards
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses across manufacturing, testing, and lab environments
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations and internal policies
Lead investigations into incidents, near-misses, and environmental events, driving root cause and corrective actions
Perform safety audits, inspections, and emergency response drills
Deliver training on workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency procedures
Maintain and manage safety documentation including SOPs, inspection procedures, and maintenance records
Partner with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety into new processes, equipment, and facility design
Provide safety oversight on electrical systems, mechanical setups, chemical handling, and test environments
Ensure proper implementation of PPE, lockout/tagout, signage, and environmental controls
Track and report on safety performance, compliance activities, and environmental impact
Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant regulatory frameworks
Experience with risk assessments, hazard analysis, and incident investigation
Ability to read and interpret schematics and component data sheets
Familiarity with safety standards across electrical, fire, chemical, mechanical, and environmental domains
Strong organizational skills with experience managing safety documentation
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Experience
Background in aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments
Experience in startup or rapidly scaling environments
Certified forklift trainer or similar safety certifications
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $86,000 – $110,000
Equity included as part of the compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans
A leading engineering company is looking for a Technical Project Manager to deliver advanced aerospace and opto-mechanical system projects for a diverse client base, including government and emerging space organisations.
You will lead projects end-to-end, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client communication, while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
This role is also open to engineers looking to step into project management. Candidates from optical, opto-mechanical, or mechanical engineering backgrounds with project or team leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Requirements
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Optical, Electrical Engineering, or similar
6+ years’ experience in aerospace or related engineering fields
Experience managing or leading technical projects or work packages
Strong communication and client-facing skills
What’s on Offer
Hybrid working
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies
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