Satellite Systems Engineer

Satellogic

. Maintain and optimize system-level budgets, including Mass, Power, Propulsion, Link Budget, Data Latency, Pointing Performance, Agility, Image Quality, and Edge Processing Capacity .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace systems engineering, including system-level budget management, architecture design for satellite constellations, and integration of hardware-software interfaces. Proficient in trade-off analysis and systems engineering methodologies, with strong problem-solving and project management skills.

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Aerospace Systems EngineeringSystems Architecture DesignTrade-Off AnalysisIntegration and VerificationAdvanced English and Spanish Proficiency

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Hard Skills

System-Level Budget ManagementMission Lifecycle ParticipationV-Model MethodologyModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Technical Specification Translation

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilityTime ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous LearningPeople Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc or Master’s Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBSc or Master’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBSc or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Satellite ConstellationsAnomaly ResolutionConcept of Operations (CONOPS)Hardware-Software InterfacesEdge Processing Capacity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and optimize system-level budgets, including Mass, Power, Propulsion, Link Budget, Data Latency, Pointing Performance, Agility, Image Quality, and Edge Processing Capacity
Co-define and design systems architecture for future satellite constellations
Oversee system-level integration, verification, and validation activities from conceptual design through on-orbit commissioning
Interpret and define mission-specific and spacecraft system-level requirements based on the CONOPS
Identify and resolve technical gaps and critical points in the current satellite generation
Manage anomaly resolution and integrate lessons learned into next-generation designs
Serve as the primary technical interface for Software, Electronics, and Mechanics R&D teams
Translate high-level operational requirements into granular technical specifications, APIs, and hardware-software interfaces

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace systems engineering
Proven track record of participating in the full missions lifecycle
Ability to navigate between hardware block diagrams and complex software/firmware architectures
Deep expertise in trade-off analysis and systems engineering methodologies, such as V-model or MBSE
Strong systems thinking, understanding trade-offs, basic engineering, and budgets
Problem-solving ability and ability to explore multiple alternatives
Excellent people, time, and risk management skills
Capacity to learn continuously and passion for pushing the limits
Advanced English and Spanish proficiency, verbal and written at all hierarchical levels
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
Willingness and ability to travel to the laboratory in Uruguay

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to company offices, laboratories, client sites, potential clients, or suppliers as needed
Equal opportunity employer
Diversity and inclusion commitment