Satellite Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 16, 2026. Starfish Space scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Starfish Space
Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.
Position Description
Starfish developed the Otter satellite servicing vehicle to provide satellite life extension and end-of-life disposal services. These are ambitious missions which have never been done at scale in space. This position will support the continued refinement and delivery of Otter services to our customers, relying on knowledge of the space environment, satellite operations, and system design skills. This is a broad role, with responsibilities ranging from performance analysis, to systems engineering, to satellite integration and testing support.
Qualifications
Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)
Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
Capable of working a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
B.S. degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or similar field
Desired Experience
Previous experience designing and/or operating space systems
Programming experience in Python
Working knowledge of systems engineering
Working knowledge of satellite components and technologies
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.