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Controls Engineer II
Steele Solutions
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Under moderate supervision, the Controls Engineer II is responsible for developing, programming, and commissioning control systems for material handling and automation projects. This role…
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Controls Engineer III
Steele Solutions
Milwaukee, WI · Atlanta, GA
Under limited supervision, the Controls Engineer III is responsible for the design, programming, and deployment of complex control systems for material handling automation. This role…
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Lead Software Engineer - Remote
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- $112,700 to $193,200 USD / year
As a Lead Software Engineer supporting the Optum Bank Group at Optum Technology, you will lead a distributed engineering team dedicated to developing, modernizing, and enhancing critical…
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Zions Bancorporation
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We are seeking Senior CIAM Software Engineer in Salt Lake City to join our CIAM team to help support and enhance our Customer Identity and Access Management platform. CIAM is a critical…
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Plumbing Engineer
Strang, Inc
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Mechanical Design Engineer III
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program by leading the design and development of lunar pump hardware used in water, coolant, and propellant systems.…
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Operations Strategy, Finance, Business Operations Level 4
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer - New Glenn
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
…to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the…
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Network Engineer IV - 3058469
Apex Systems, Inc.
Seattle, WA
- $66 to $76 USD / hour
This organization is seeking a senior Network Engineer to join the technical operations team. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain high-performance network…
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SCADA Engineer
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX
We are seeking a SCADA Engineer to support the design, configuration, programming, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across substation, DER, BESS, solar, wind, and microgrid…
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Emergent Repairs Engineer
GE Vernova International LLC
United States
…for onshore and offshore wind turbines. As an Emergent Repair Engineer, you will develop repair procedures and tooling required to enable key repair capabilities for the Services…
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Controls Research Engineer: GE Vernova Advanced Research
GE Vernova Operations LLC
United States
As a Controls Research Engineer, you will build models and advanced control, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will support research programs for GE Vernova's…
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Senior Power Converter System Engineer
GE Vernova International LLC
United States
The Senior Power Converter System Engineer is the technical focal for new power converter product developments and upgrades to existing power converter designs. This role will define system…
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Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
…teams, striving to develop our engines in record time and to support Terran R's first launch in 2026. As part of this team, you will help build, test, and iterate on the full product…
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Data Integration Engineer-Federal Health IT
Rackner
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Rackner is seeking a Data Integration Engineer that will support a large secure cloud environment. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining secure and reliable…
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Senior Ignition Application Engineer
Kforce
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Kforce's client in Maiden, NC is seeking an Ignition-certified Application Engineer to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale Ignition solutions used to unify operational technology…
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Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer
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- $70 to $75 USD / hour
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Fleet Support Engineer
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Senior Engineer
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Senior Cloud Engineer
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Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
Kforce
Seffner, FL
- $110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
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CesiumAstro

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Payload

Westminster, CO, United States

$133,000 to $161,000 USD / year

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Pay: $133,000 to $161,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze customer, mission, and system-level requirements and decompose them into clear, verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
Establish clear definitions for all hardware and software interfaces between the payload and the space vehicle
Ensure requirements maintain end-to-end traceability to customer requirements, system architecture, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
Define and manage hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and data interfaces between system elements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine requirements for completeness, feasibility, technical accuracy, and manufacturability.
Support requirements management, configuration management, baseline control, and engineering change activities.
Identify technical risks, requirement gaps, ambiguities, and design issues early in the development lifecycle.
Support system architecture development, technical trade studies, and engineering analyses to evaluate design alternatives and optimize system performance.
Develop system verification and validation strategies, including verification methods (test, analysis, demonstration, and inspection), acceptance criteria, and verification levels aligned with program requirements.
Define verification configurations, including hardware, software, firmware, and test environments required to support verification activities.
Develop and maintain verification documentation, verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM), requirements traceability matrices, and verification evidence packages.
Partner with Integration & Test teams to plan, coordinate, and support system integration and verification activities.
Evaluate test results, resolve technical discrepancies, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with system requirements.
Support technical planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, staffing assessments, and engineering execution activities.
Prioritize systems engineering activities to meet technical, cost, schedule, and program milestones.
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, customer meetings, and engineering milestone activities.
Mentor junior engineers on systems engineering best practices, requirements development, traceability, verification, and technical documentation.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems engineering rigor, and technical documentation.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful program execution.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with typically 5–8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with typically 3–6 years of relevant experience; or PhD in a related technical discipline with typically 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and the systems development lifecycle.
Experience developing, managing, and verifying system and subsystem requirements.
Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, systems integration, and configuration management.
Understanding verification, validation, and systems integration processes.
Ability to interpret customer requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and technical specifications to develop engineering solutions.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Requirements Management tools (Jama, IBM DOORS, or similar)
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (CATIA Magic/Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar)
Systems modeling and simulation tools
Collaboration platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, or similar)
Configuration management and version control tools (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar)
Issue tracking tools (Jira or similar)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Familiarity with spacecraft mission planning, launch support, and on-orbit operations.
Experience supporting spacecraft system integration, mission readiness, and operational activities.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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