Senior Spacecraft Engineer / Senior Spacecraft Engineeress

Senior Spacecraft Integration & Test Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior ATLO Engineer to fulfill a player-coach role across assembly, integration, and environmental testing for a growing line of small satellites. This dynamic position requires a balance between hands-on cleanroom work and leading the team through multiple concurrent programs.

If you have experience building spacecraft across various programs, are eager to remain close to the hardware, and wish to have a significant impact on team operations, this role is designed for you.

The Role

Approximately 40% of your time will involve direct engagement with hardware integration and testing. This includes working within the cleanroom on assembly, troubleshooting, and environmental campaigns such as EMI/EMC, dynamics, and TVAC. The remaining time will be dedicated to leading and influencing the work of the broader ATLO team across multiple programs. You will serve as a signature authority on test and assembly procedures and provide valuable feedback during the early design and proposal phases to enhance manufacturability. This position is a balanced blend of individual contribution and leadership, offering genuine input into the construction and delivery of multiple satellite programs.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical or scientific field with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in building and integrating spacecraft across at least two to three different programs (satellites, rovers, lunar platforms, etc.; launch vehicle experience not applicable).
• Background in mechanical or electrical integration, test engineering, or spacecraft integration within aerospace, automotive, or commercial production environments.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and on a rotating shift pattern, including occasional travel to test or launch sites.
• US Person status required.

What Sets Candidates Apart

• 7 or more years of experience specifically in space systems, ideally in satellite or spacecraft integration.
• Experience managing multiple programs concurrently in a high-production small satellite environment.
• Proficiency in writing work instructions and test procedures for critical aerospace hardware.
• Familiarity with hardware integration tools such as NI LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, power supplies, and signal analyzers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, which would grant access to additional high-level programs.

To join our dedicated team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact: Adam Slade