Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Engineering Services

Systems Engineer

Littleton, COOnsiteFull Time$110,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Spacecraft Mission Design
System Integration
Test Campaign Execution
Hardware/Software Integration
Anomaly Resolution
Mission Integrity
Multidisciplinary Teams
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering

Nice to have

Spacecraft Design
Mission Development
Python
Agile software development lifecycle
Collaborative team environment

Role summary

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Sr/Staff Systems Engineer for the Artemis program, focusing on spacecraft mission design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. This role involves working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle to ensure mission success, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve hardware/software issues and investigate anomalies. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 5-10 years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including spacecraft design, Python proficiency, and Agile methodologies.

Overview

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (Sr/Staff) to join the Mission Integration Team supporting the Artemis program. You will work across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, supporting spacecraft mission design and integration, test campaign execution, hardware/software troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution to help ensure overall mission success.

Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications

In this role, you will:

Support spacecraft mission design and system integration activities
Develop and execute test campaigns across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Analyze and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues
Investigate test findings and anomalies to ensure mission integrity
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance system performance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Typically 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering or related fields
Experience with test campaign definition and execution
Experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Spacecraft Design & Mission Development
Experience with Python coding (intermediate or advanced proficiency)
Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycle
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Compensation and Benefits:The typical salary pay range for this position is USD $110,000 – $155,000 per year plus a significant, company-funded profit-sharing retirement savings plan. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.

Deliverable(s)

Work at the center of spacecraft mission integration, solving complex technical challenges across design, integration, and test. You’ll help troubleshoot hardware/software issues, investigate anomalies, and ensure systems are ready to perform when the mission depends on them.

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