Systems Engineer

Job Summary: Lead the generation, refinement, and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation to articulate Peregrine Space Corp’s evolving products, services, and system architectures for internal and external stakeholders. Oversee manufacturing documentation and processes, establishing robust quality assurance protocols and guiding the execution of related compliance and readiness testing. Establish and implement systems engineering workflows tailored to the early-stage environment, translating high-level mission objectives and concepts into actionable technical requirements and specifications. Collaborate across teams and individuals to ensure integration, testing, and validation of components throughout the product lifecycle. Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges, ensuring technical cohesion and adaptation to evolving project milestones.

Architecture trade studies, power & mass margin allocation, optical/RF link budgets, payload operational concept (ConOps) definition. CDR preparation, interface control documents (ICDs) generation, environmental testing, non-conformance review boards (MRBs).On-orbit commissioning, payload calibration, telemetry anomaly resolution, operational constraint management. Knowledge Computers and Electronics -General knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Engineering and Technology -Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. English Language -Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Mathematics -Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Design -Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Telecommunications -General knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. Administration and Management -Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Customer and Personal Service -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Skills General SkillsActive Learning-Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Learning Strategies-Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Mathematics-Using mathematics to solve problems. Monitoring-Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Science-Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing-Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Social Skills Coordination-Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Instructing-Teaching others how to do something. Negotiation-Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Persuasion-Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people. Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Complex Problem Solving Skills Complex Problem Solving-Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Technical Skills Equipment Selection-Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Installation-Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Operation and Control-Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operations Analysis-Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Operations Monitoring-Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Programming-Writing computer programs for various purposes. Quality Control Analysis-Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Repairing-Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Technology Design-Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Troubleshooting-Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Systems Skills and Deliverables Judgment and Decision Making-Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Systems Analysis-Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Systems Evaluation-Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Authoring subsystem requirements (L2/L3), allocating top-level mission requirements (L1) down to payload instruments, and maintaining traceability matrices. Defining mechanical (CAD/mounting/mass properties), electrical (harnessing, power/bus voltage, ground isolation), data/telemetry (SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, CCSDS frames), and thermal interfaces between the payload and spacecraft bus. Tracking SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost), mass properties, power draw across modes (safe, standby, operational, peak transmission), data bandwidth, and thermal dissipation margins. Risk burn-down plans, technical risk identification, Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis ( FMECA ), single-point failure (SPF) identification, and mitigation strategies.