Senior Generative Spacecraft Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design of spacecraft mechanical and electrical subsystems, including structures, harnessing, propulsion, avionics integration, and thermal management
• Develop interface control documents (ICDs), system block diagrams, and subsystem level requirements
• Assist with cable routing layouts and power distribution architectures
• Participate in the selection and qualification of hardware components such as connectors, fasteners, PCBs, motors, and actuators
• Support build and integration efforts, including assembly procedures, test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC), and anomaly resolution
• Collaborate across disciplines including GNC, power, software, and mission design
• Contribute to technical reviews such as PDR, CDR, and TRR
• Work with suppliers to manage procurement and hardware delivery schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or satellite system design, integration, or testing
• Experience with full spacecraft development cycle from concept to launch
• Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo
• Proficiency in electrical schematic capture tools like Altium or OrCAD
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and space-rated materials
• Familiarity with electrical grounding, harness design, and power distribution
• Experience with software configuration management tools like Git, GitLab, or Jira
• Ability to carry 40lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related engineering field
• Background in harness routing and 3D CAD for wire bundle design
• Experience with environmental testing including TVAC, vibe, shock, or EMI/EMC
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation strategies
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments and hardware integration
• Familiarity with system engineering tools like JAMA or DOORS
• Exposure to launch vehicle integration and mission readiness activities
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, SPI, or I2C

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical (Platinum coverage), Vision, & Dental Insurance
• On-site catering provided daily

About the Company

Oligo is building a manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model to automate spacecraft design and production worldwide. Our ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL team leverages AI-driven generative design to create advanced payload-specific spacecraft at scale.