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Spacecraft System Engineer

Velos
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2030

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services company supporting agencies such as the DoD NASA, and NOAA. As an SBA-certified HUBZone small business, Velos combines agile and highly skilled engineering and technical support-delivering unmatched execution to our customers. Our government relations consulting business area allows us to represent and support leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries with decades of experience in market analysis and strategic planning.

 

We are looking for highly qualified candidates for an upcoming contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

 

Spacecraft System Engineer:

Qualified candidates are knowledgeable Spacecraft Systems Engineers, preferably with experience working on classified programs.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leads system engineering activities of spacecraft and instrument systems, including mechanical, thermal, cryogenic, electrical, and other subsystems systems. Plans, designs, develops, evaluates, tests, and integrates spacecraft and instrument systems, including the implementation and design of hardware and software. Captures, understands, translates, and documents customer requirements. Defines system and product requirements; and generates mechanical, electrical, and software performance and reliability specifications and requirements. Creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation to insure efficient planning and execution. Manages and documents system configurations and oversees all transitions into production. Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensures successful project implementation, and performs post project end user support.

 

Education Requirements:

  • 10 years of experience with BS degree or 5 years of experience with MS degree or 0 years of experience with PhD degree.

 

Clearance Requirements:

  • TS with ability to obtain SCI.
  • Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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