Job Description
Raptor Dynamix is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with a strong background in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to support the design, integration, and deployment of next-generation space sensing and analytics systems. This role sits at the intersection of space mission engineering, sensing, software, and AI-enabled analytics, and is ideal for someone who understands how space systems operate in real missions—tracking objects, characterizing behavior, and enabling operational decision-making. Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field. 5+ years of experience working on space systems or SDA-related programs. Working knowledge of space missions, satellite systems, and ground segments. Experience with SDA concepts such as space object tracking, cataloging, or characterization. Strong systems thinking and documentation skills.
Clearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, or intelligence community space programs. Familiarity with optical/RF sensors, orbit analysis tools, or space surveillance systems. Experience with modeling & simulation or mission analysis tools. Exposure to AI/ML applications in space or ISR contexts. Experience in startup, rapid-prototyping, or small-team environments. The ideal candidate is capable, motivated, and willing to learn and grow as the position evolves. As a Space Systems Engineer - Space Domain Awareness (SDA), you must be able to: Space Systems Engineering Perform end-to-end systems engineering for SDA solutions across space, ground, and hybrid architectures. Translate mission needs and CONOPS into technical requirements, architectures, and interfaces. Support spacecraft, payload, and ground system integration efforts. Develop and maintain system diagrams, ICDs, trade studies, and requirements matrices. Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Contribute to SDA mission design including detection, tracking, characterization, and anomaly assessment. Support architectures involving optical, RF, radar, or hybrid sensing for space object observation. Assist with orbit determination concepts, sensor tasking, data fusion, and analytics pipelines. Collaborate on techniques for behavioral analysis, change detection, and threat identification in the space domain. Autonomy & Analytics Integration Work closely with AI/ML teams to integrate on-orbit or ground-based analytics into SDA workflows. Support deployment of edge or near-edge processing for space applications. Help define data flows, latency requirements, and operational constraints for autonomous or semi-autonomous systems. Program & Customer Support Support government and commercial customers in technical discussions and design reviews. Contribute to SBIR/STTRs, OTAs, and proposal technical volumes related to SDA and space systems. Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and mission readiness activities. Please note this list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay:
$115,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
