• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. • Previous experience with satellite space systems is required. • Experience with CAD and/or FEA software such as Solidworks, NASTRAN or ANSYS is required. • Experience with structural analysis of metallic and composite spacecraft structures is highly desirable. • Experience in hardware spacecraft testing, environmental testing, and test requirements is highly desirable. • Demonstrated proficiency in thermal modeling and simulation tools for space applications such as Thermal Desktop is highly desirable. • Solid understanding of heat transfer principles, thermal management techniques, and the selection of materials suitable for space environments is highly desirable. • Knowledge of propulsion system design and experience with the development and testing of cold gas propulsion systems is highly desirable. • Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system design life cycle, including spacecraft level environmental testing, launch, and operations is highly desirable. • Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties. • Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems. • Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects. • Able to work extended hours as required. • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. • US Citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.