Careers

Role:

As a Systems Engineer on Orbit Fab’s team, you’ll provide experience and insight into practical problem-solving for complex space systems. A strong candidate will call upon a breadth of experience in developing systems under-budget and on time. Your days will consist of all aspects of the systems engineering “V” from concept studies, and requirements development through assembly, integration, verification test, and production of Orbit Fab’s technologies. As part of this role, you’ll be expected to have a strong background in mechanical engineering and be capable of completing analysis (thermal, mechanical) in support of closing system requirements. All this enables an On-Orbit Propellant supply for the 21st century of space innovation. This is not a management position; we want you to spend your time doing the engineering you are passionate about.

You’ll be expected to bring knowledge and passion in Space Systems Engineering across all manner of space missions. We describe here the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities that we need to have as a team. You don't need all of them. Your aptitude for complex technical challenges and your practical experience designing/building/coding will trump specific qualifications or tools any day!

Role:

As a Systems Engineer on Orbit Fab’s team, you’ll provide experience and insight into practical problem-solving for complex space systems. A strong candidate will call upon technical experience in developing quality systems under-budget and on time. Your days will consist of all aspects of the systems engineering from concept studies, and requirements development through assembly, integration, verification test, and production of Orbit Fab’s technologies. As part of this role, you’ll be expected to have a strong background in an engineering discipline (aerospace, systems, mechanical, electrical, or similar) and be capable of completing analysis in support of closing system requirements. All this enables an On-Orbit Propellant supply for the 21st century of space innovation. We want you to spend your time doing the engineering you are passionate about.

You’ll be expected to bring knowledge and passion in Space Systems Engineering across all manner of space missions. We describe here the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities that we need to have as a team. You don't need all of them. Your aptitude for complex technical challenges and your practical experience designing/building/coding will trump specific qualifications or tools any day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain development schedules, systems requirements, and design budgets
• Guide systems engineering processes and facilitate technical trades across the system
• Define and manage the technical direction of assigned systems or subsystems
• Participate in hardware and/or software development
• Lead technical reviews and give effective presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Guide technical decision-making processes and development
• Plan and implement simulations and test campaigns to verify system performance and requirements
• Identify technical risks and issues and take action to minimize schedule and cost impacts
• Identify vendors and oversee the component selection

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Experience taking a system from the concept phase through prototyping, detailed design, assembly, test, and end use.
• Demonstrated collaboration with engineering teams
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Spacecraft operations

  • Systems engineering

  • Mechanical engineering

  • Fluid mechanics

  • Sensors/electronics

• Experience defining customer needs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• BS degree in an engineering discipline (systems, aerospace, or mechanical preferred)

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in satellite design, development, testing, and operation
• Understanding of the spacecraft component supply chain
• Demonstrated experience with Jama Connect
• Experience with system development
• Experience with spacecraft propulsion systems and/or pressure systems
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000-95,000

If you feel you would succeed in the role above, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether or not you meet all of the requirements listed.

Location and Benefits

Orbit Fab is based out of Lafayette, Colorado and all roles are based in Colorado. We offer fully covered benefits, discretionary time off and flexible work hours.

Eligibility

Some job roles may be limited to US Persons (22 CFR 120.62 “U.S. person”).

Orbit Fab Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.