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We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation, and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support Earth-orbiting and beyond-Earth-orbit businesses.\nStellar Solutions is seeking a Senior Satellite Design Engineer. In this role, you will lead the overall design and development of spacecraft for a fast-moving constellation program, owning mission outcomes from early concept through sustained on-orbit operations.\nRole/Responsibilities/Qualifications\nYou will execute top-level spacecraft design, cost and risk assessments, systems engineering, testing, and operational planning while serving as the technical authority for in-orbit performance and driving each phase of development within a small, high-impact team to ensure mission success and dependable service delivery.\nBasic Qualifications:\n5+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems.\nProven experience as a leader on at least one satellite program.\nSkill in using and creating software tools to model systems performance across a variety of disciplines (MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.)\nStrong understanding of satellite technologies, design principles, and concepts of operations\nBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field\nStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications:\n10+ years professional design/development experience in satellite systems\nMaster's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or related field\nPrevious experience with spacecraft and/or space mission top level design \nPrevious work on small LEO satellites\nBreadth of experience leading satellite systems development and testing\nExperience with creating satellite simulations and models\nSatellite operations experience\nITAR RequirementsThe company 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”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.\n\n Compensation:\nThe typical pay range for this position is USD $140,000 - $170,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nIn addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.\nDeliverable(s)\nJoin a small, elite engineering team designing and flying next-generation satellites from concept through on-orbit operations. 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