Space Systems Engineer - Hubble Network

As a Space Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a fully validated and verified space system to meet Hubble’s business objectives. 

This is a HYBRID, FULL-TIME position.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

• A Sense of Urgency:  Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
• First Principles Engineering:  Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design
• High Learning Agility:  Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds 
• System-Level Design and Analysis:  Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements  
• Excellent Communication Skills:  Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
• Anticipation of Needs:   Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred) in systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or an equivalent degree in STEM
• +5 years of direct  relevant experience
• Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the different technologies required to design, deploy, operate, and replenish a space system
• Proven track record of systems-level thinking and approach to problem solving
• Expertise in architecting, defending, and seeking alignment on systems-level requirements and flowdown to subsystems, keeping in mind design for manufacturing / design for integration and test
• Expertise in performing trade studies for and designing, integrating, and testing mechanical, electrical, and software systems 
• Expertise in leading technical discussions through PDR (preliminary design review), CDR (critical design review), and FRR (flight readiness review)
• Experience in the full end-to-end cycle of space system design, through manufacturing and AIT (Assembly, Integration, & Test), and up to spacecraft readiness for shipment to launch base
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills is a must
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when specific highly-critical events dictate as needed
• Passion for creating state-of-the-art space systems

STRONGLY DESIRED

• +10 years of directly relevant experience
• Experience through launch base operations and in-orbit testing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

💰 Salary: $150K - $200K/year (commensurate with experience)
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
🌍 Unlimited PTO 
🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)
🎓 Learning & Development Allowance
💪 Health & Wellness Stipend
🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite systems

ITAR REQUIREMENTS
Hubble is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). 

Hubble is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.