HawkEye 360 is currently seeking Senior Space Systems Engineer to join the Space Team. The mission of the Space Team is to build, test, launch, operate and maintain a constellation of small commercial satellites. This group is also responsible for building and operating the ground segment, command and control operation software, and supporting business development and potential capture efforts. Satellite clusters and ground segments provide the platform for RF data collection that is essential to HawkEye’s core business.

HawkEye 360 is looking for a candidate with good technical leadership and problem-solving skills, who is creative and has a passion for working with and developing new innovative technology.

As the Senior Space Systems Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Support future spacecraft bus architecture strategy for our next generation of RF collection payloads.
• Take ownership of bespoke constellation designs, and systems engineering of commercial constellation ensuring all systems meet design and operational requirements.
• Support requirements collections from customers and product team, and flow-down those requirements to mission, sub-system, and unit-level.
• Conduct SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) analysis and perform link budget calculations to ensure performance and compliance with mission requirements.
• Develop detailed design documents, interface control drawing (ICD’s), test plans and procedures across spacecraft subsystems.
• Collaborate with business development and mission management to support capture efforts ensuring alignment on technical capabilities and mission goals.
• Stay up-to-date and informed of the latest technologies and advancements in the small satellite industry and share your findings and insights about their potential utility for our technical development effort.
• Perform technical oversight of vendors and spacecraft bus suppliers to ensure successful design and development of future clusters.
• Support expanding our strategy for vertical integration of small satellite production.

Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:

• 5+ years professional experience in the satellite industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience building and operating small satellites from initial requirements gathering, design, assembly, environmental testing, launch, and LEOPS.
• Experience writing technical documentation such as formal requirements, design documents, RFI’s, white papers, and proposals.
• Good analytical and strategic skills, with excellent written and presentation abilities.

Desirable:​​​​​​

• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices).
• Experience with environmental testing (Thermal and Vacuum Chambers, Vibe Tables, etc.)
• Experience with optical terminals and constellation mesh networks.
• Experience with RF electronics, and RF lab equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.)
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board design using Altium.

Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:
HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics to those working to make the world a safer place. The company operates a commercial satellite constellation that detects, geolocates, and identifies a broad range of signals & behaviors. We employ cutting edge AI techniques to equip our global customers with high-impact insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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