What are the responsibilities and job description for the Launch & Operations Engineer position at Astroscale?
Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Launch & Operations Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role, you will perform launch preparation and launch support activities. You will plan for and help operate satellites in Launch and Early Orbit Phase as well as during other mission phases. You will be integral to developing the on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.
Job Description
- Manage one or more satellite launch campaigns simultaneously.
- Shape satellite design and testing requirements for launch vehicle compatibility including mechanical, electrical, and thermal.
- Manage interfaces with launch providers, launch integrators, bus providers, ground vendors and other related vendors.
- Analyze and verify environmental and physical interface analysis and inputs for launch deliverables.
- Manage pre-ship environmental updates and traceability and activities to ready the spacecraft for launch, including shipping paperwork for the launch site.
- Manage launch site activities, including packing, unpacking, functional testing, and ground compatibility testing for both spacecraft and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Develop test plans, operational plans, and procedures for the launch and early orbit mission phase.
- Support satellite operations including anomaly resolution during all mission phases when not actively supporting a launch.
- Travel to launch and vendor sites as needed.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Deadline to apply is February 13, 2025 .
Salary range : $120k-145k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.
Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. is committed to creating a diverse environment and we pursue and embrace a variety of thinking, beliefs, and ways of life that are international, open-minded, and inclusive.
Salary : $120,000 - $145,000
