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CesiumAstro

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Melbourne, FL

$96K - $127K/yr

... orbit support. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such ...

CesiumAstro

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

... orbit support. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such ...

CesiumAstro

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Melbourne, FL

$96K - $127K/yr

... orbit support. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such ...

Astrion

Space Systems Engineer - Mid-Level - TGAB

FL · On-site

Overview Space Systems Engineer - Mid Level - TGAB LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL CLEARANCE: Active Secret ... Knowledge of satellite observation association and orbit determination. * Experience with agile ...

CesiumAstro

Senior Embedded Software Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Providing post-production/in-orbit customer support. * Interfacing with hardware design and development engineers. * Assessing third-party and open-source software. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM ...

CesiumAstro

Senior Embedded Software Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Providing post-production/in-orbit customer support. * Interfacing with hardware design and development engineers. * Assessing third-party and open-source software. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Quality Engineer

Orlando, FL

$61K - $78K/yr

Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit to the moon ... In this role, you will work as a Quality Engineer supporting the Orion Human Space Flight program ...

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What is the difference between Orbit Engineer vs Satellite Systems Engineer?

AspectOrbit EngineerSatellite Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; often requires experience in orbital mechanicsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering; certifications in satellite design are common
Work EnvironmentDesigning and analyzing orbital trajectories, working with mission planning teamsDeveloping satellite hardware/software, testing, and integration
Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace agencies, satellite operators, and space mission companiesSatellite manufacturing firms, aerospace companies, and defense contractors

Orbit Engineers focus on orbital mechanics, trajectory analysis, and mission planning, while Satellite Systems Engineers work on satellite hardware, software, and system integration. Both roles are essential in satellite missions but differ in their core responsibilities and expertise areas.

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Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

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AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit. The launch hardware Automation & Controls Engineer role will be hands-on in designing and activating the systems that build and launch Starship. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of elite engineers designing and improving the electrical, and control systems across our rocket launch facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in the design and development of new and existing control systems critical to the launch organization
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
  • Design and implement the controls network infrastructure and interfaces to data acquisition systems trading cost, complexity and redundancy
  • Design, operate, upgrade, and maintain SCADA infrastructure at launch and production sites
  • Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
  • Manage the checkouts and activation testing of new equipment
  • Write robust and scalable procedures to activate technicians to quickly and reliably build and activate new control systems
  • Provide hands on troubleshooting support for a variety of active and critical ground support equipment tooling
  • Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from integrating specialized equipment to challenging operating environment, packaging or loading

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with instrumentation power systems design, data acquisition systems, or programable controllers (internship/project experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Proficiency or direct hands-on experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
  • Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, Nut-Runners, etc)
  • Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems
  • Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
  • C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience
  • PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal
  • HMI and SCADA programming experience, preferably with Ignition software
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
  • Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed; flexibility required
  • Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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