Starfish Space

Starfish Space

Satellite Systems Engineer

Tukwila, Washington

Work authorization requiredDetected 67 days ago
PythonSystems EngineeringAerospace Engineering

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)
  • B.S. degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or similar field
  • 5+ years of relevant 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
  • Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
  • Capable of working a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
  • Desired Experience
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)

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