Tomorrow.io
Sr Satellite Systems Engineer
$165K
Golden, Colorado, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years developing, integrating, and testing complex space systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related.
About the job
Develops, integrates, and verifies satellite weather-sensing payloads, from architecture and requirements through testing, launch, and operations.
What you'll do
- Define payload architecture, requirements, verification plans, and spacecraft interfaces; coordinate with spacecraft and partner teams.
- Plan and execute payload integration and testing, document results, and track technical performance and risks.
- Model mission and payload performance, conduct trade studies, support trajectory and constellation planning, and investigate anomalies.
What they ask for
- 6+ years developing, integrating, and testing complex space systems, such as satellite payloads or spacecraft.
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, payload integration, and performance modeling; experience with system architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification planning, and integrated testing.
- Experience conducting system trade studies and managing technical and program risks.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with MBSE or similar systems engineering methods.
- Familiarity with orbital mechanics, LEO Earth observation constellations, and mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, or Orekit.
Pay
$130-165k (base salary)
Tools
Ansys STK, STK, GMAT, Orekit, MBSE
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