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KBR

Launch Support SME

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$162K - $223K/yr

... contract award KBR is looking for a Launch Support SME to join our Hemisphere team. Candidates will possess technical expertise in end-to-end spacecraft design and the entire launch process from ...

Socket.dev

Director, Contracts

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$165 - $220/hr

... spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal ... Develop and evolve processes for efficient contract management with cross-functional partners.

KBR, Inc.

Launch Support SME

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$162K - $223K/yr

... contract award KBR is looking for a Launch Support SME to join our Hemisphere team. Candidates will possess technical expertise in end-to-end spacecraft design and the entire launch process from ...

SWISSto12 SA

$140 - $190/hr

Understanding of principles for spacecraft design, manufacture, assembly, integration, test, and ... SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with ViaSat (acqu. Inmarsat), Intelsat and ESA for ...

Mundi

Mission Payload Engineer (TS/SCI)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $135/hr

... contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass‑producing the ... You'll support the entire program lifecycle - from early proposal phases through spacecraft design ...

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How much do contract spacecraft design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract spacecraft design in the United States is $108,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Spacecraft Design vs Satellite Systems Engineer?

AspectContract Spacecraft DesignSatellite Systems Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degrees, specialized in aerospace or mechanical engineeringEngineering degrees, often with focus on systems engineering or aerospace
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often contract roles with multiple clientsFull-time or contract, within satellite manufacturing or space agencies
Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace, defense, and space sectorsIn satellite development, space agencies, and aerospace companies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Contract Spacecraft Design professionals focus on designing spacecraft on a project basis, often working with multiple clients and specialized in spacecraft architecture. Satellite Systems Engineers work on integrating and managing satellite systems within organizations, often with a broader systems engineering role. While both roles require aerospace engineering credentials and work within the space industry, Contract Spacecraft Design emphasizes project-based design work, whereas Satellite Systems Engineers focus on system integration and operation.

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Infographic showing various Contract Spacecraft Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,638 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Software Engineer (Orion Simulation)

Aegis Aerospace

Houston, TX • On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Software Engineer (Orion Simulation)
Location: Houston, Texas
Work Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week Onsite
Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience, education, skills, and qualifications
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required
Program: Orion
Start: Immediate
Relocation Assistance: None
Period of Performance: Current contract POP through May 18, 2027, with extensions probable through 2028
Position Summary
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer (Orion Simulation) to support the Orion program in Houston, TX. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite support at Lockheed Martin's Houston facility at least three days per week.
The Software Engineer will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of simulation software used to validate spacecraft flight systems. This position involves hands-on development using Python 3.10 and C++20, Linux-based software development, software modeling, simulation-based testing, and verification and validation activities.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Aegis Aerospace personnel and Lockheed Martin technical stakeholders to develop and integrate software models, execute simulations, analyze results, troubleshoot system behavior, and ensure simulation software accurately represents spacecraft systems and interfaces.
This position provides an opportunity to apply software development and simulation experience directly to human spaceflight systems supporting NASA's Orion program.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance simulation software used to test and validate spacecraft systems.
  • Design and implement software models that replicate spacecraft systems, interfaces, and behaviors.
  • Develop software using Python 3.10 and C++20 within Linux-based development environments.
  • Execute simulations and analyze results to evaluate system behavior and verify performance against program requirements.
  • Support software verification and validation, unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing activities.
  • Develop, analyze, and troubleshoot device communication protocols and network interfaces.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize simulation software for performance, reliability, and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Lockheed Martin technical teams to integrate simulation software into spacecraft testing and validation environments.
  • Support requirements management, traceability, and verification activities.
  • Participate in project and technical design reviews.
  • Participate in regular team meetings, provide status updates, and coordinate technical activities with teammates and program stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation development, software testing, and verification methodologies.

Required Qualifications
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proficiency developing software using Python 3.10 and C++20.
  • Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
  • Experience working across the software development lifecycle, including software engineering, development, verification, and validation.
  • Experience with simulation software, simulation environments, modeling, or simulation-based testing.
  • Experience developing or implementing software models used to simulate system behaviors.
  • Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management software.
  • Experience working with network protocols and networked systems.
  • Experience developing or supporting multi-threaded applications.
  • Experience writing, analyzing, and debugging device communication protocols.
  • Strong debugging, unit testing, and integration testing skills.
  • Understanding of simulation-based testing and software verification methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with customers, engineering teams, and program personnel.
  • Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while managing technical objectives, milestones, and priorities.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience supporting the Orion program.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink model integration.
  • Additional software, system, or physics-based modeling experience.
  • Working knowledge of spacecraft design, spacecraft systems, subsystems, interfaces, or components.
  • Previous experience supporting NASA, Department of Defense, or other U.S. Government programs or contracts.
  • Experience working with aerospace, spacecraft, flight systems, embedded systems, or other mission-critical software.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Application Instructions
  • Candidates should ensure their resume clearly identifies the specific software, programming languages, development environments, simulation tools, requirements management tools, protocols, and other technologies they have used.
  • Applicants should specifically identify relevant experience with technologies listed in this posting, including Python, C++, Linux, DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, simulation environments, network protocols, multi-threaded applications, device communication protocols, and software verification and validation, where applicable.
  • Please do not rely on general statements such as "software development," "simulation experience," or "systems engineering" to demonstrate technical qualifications. Clearly identify the technologies and tools used, your level of involvement, and how they were applied within your projects or programs.
  • Resumes will be evaluated based on the experience and qualifications clearly documented within the application materials.

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000-$130,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, technical qualifications, specialized skills, and overall alignment with the requirements of the position.
About Aegis Aerospace
Aegis Aerospace is a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. Learn more at http://www.AegisAero.com.
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