Job DescriptionTomorrow.io’s Space &amp; Sensors team is responsible for the development of unique RF-based sensing systems – primarily radar – from architecture through implementation. The team is also responsible for the  development of corresponding spacecraft and constellations in support of Tomorrow.io’s satellite constellation, which will collect weather data to be integrated seamlessly into our existing forecasting and modeling systems, revolutionizing global weather intelligence.We are looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer to join a cutting edge, multidisciplinary team to help us execute complex development programs. Applications include, but are not limited to, weather and climate remote sensing, navigation and situational awareness, as well as enabling the most capable weather intelligence platform in the world. As a Satellite Systems Engineer at Tomorrow.io, you will play a critical role in both leading and contributing to the design and implementation of our next generation weather satellite constellation. You will have a wide breadth of work and impact, and contribute directly to Tomorrow.io’s weather monitoring capabilities. Please note: This is a full-time position based in our Golden, CO office. Candidates must be able to support a hybrid work plan with 2-3 days in the office per week. Occasional travel could be required for this position. What you’ll do:<ul><li>Support the development of Tomorrow.io payloads and satellites from initial concept through on-orbit operations to meet technical and schedule requirements.</li><li>Collaborate extensively across a multidisciplinary engineering and program management team. </li><li>Work across multiple technical programs, implementing standard Systems Engineering practices, consolidating efforts into a reduced number of technical architectures</li><li>Be a core contributor within a team of highly capable engineers and subcontractors to develop a constellation of satellites</li><li>Support spacecraft architecture definition, design trades, and specification creation</li><li>Develop and maintain spacecraft systems engineering artifacts including technical budgets, detailed analyses, interface documentation, etc.</li><li>Support verification and validation planning and execution throughout various test campaigns, including working with hardware testbeds to develop and execute functional testing for requirements verification.</li><li>Support the delivery and launch of satellites through mission operations, including on-orbit analysis and other technical contributions throughout the satellite operational lifetime up through on-orbit operations</li><li>Contribute to the company’s engineering culture by implementing best engineering practices and helping to improve on existing processes and procedures.</li><li>Actively engage with both internal and external customers and be a technical representative of the company</li></ul>What you bring:<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field with 3+ years minimum relevant experience, which must include specific contributions to spacecraft development, test, and/or operations.</li><li>Experience working with complex systems involving multi-disciplinary technical teams and designs for space-based, airborne, and/or unmanned platform applications.</li><li>A thorough understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, with detailed design experience desired in avionics, power, propulsion, RF, thermal, mechanical, or ADCS/GNC.</li><li>A strong systems perspective. “Perspective” here is understanding the relationship between subsystems, requirements, ICDs, etc, in addition to non-technical factors such as cost and schedule.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the space environment, including orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, thermal environment &amp; design methods, and/or radiation environment and design methods.</li><li>Be able to work in an agile environment with changing priorities focused on executing against company goals.</li><li>Experience with complex payloads and their associated interfaces to the spacecraft bus.</li><li>Experience with development of technical budgets for vehicle performance.</li><li>Experience with requirements/verification process.</li><li>Experience with modeling and simulation for spacecraft, including tools such as STK and Matlab/Python.</li><li>Experience with spacecraft testing from components-level through AI&amp;T.</li><li>Experience with designing for Space/Radiation environments.</li><li>Experience providing on-orbit anomaly support, including conducting investigations and root cause analysis</li></ul>So if your passion is to design a cutting edge next-generation weather satellite constellation to provide weather intelligence to the world and have fun while doing so, then this team is for you.If you have reached this point and you are super excited but not sure you check all the boxes - we still want to speak with you! Your passion is priceless. Other things can be learned.This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.At Tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $120-140k subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at jobs@tomorrow.io ___________________________________________________________________________________________About Tomorrow.io:Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World, Tomorrow.io is the world's leading Resilience Platform™. Combining next-generation space technology, advanced generative AI, and proprietary weather modeling, Tomorrow.io delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies, Tomorrow.io empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks, opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems, Tomorrow.io enables predictive, impact-based action for a safer, more resilient future. Learn more at Tomorrow.io.Ethos:  Our ethos guides us in everything we do - The people of Tomorrow are here to make an impact, they show true grit, and always put people first.How we roll: We work in an “one office” environment. We believe that magic happens when people work together. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego and empathy. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first.

Tomorrow.io is the world's only Weather Intelligence Platform™. Fully customizable to any industry impacted by the weather, customers around the world including the NFL, Uber, Delta, Ford, National Grid and more use Tomorrow.io to dramatically improve operational efficiency. Tomorrow.io was built from the ground up to help teams predict the business impact of weather, streamline team communication and action plans, improve productivity, and optimize profit margins.

Satellite Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionTomorrow.io’s Space &amp; Sensors team is responsible for the development of unique RF-based sensing systems – primarily radar – from architecture through implementation. The team is also responsible for the&nbsp; development of corresponding spacecraft and constellations in support of Tomorrow.io’s satellite constellation, which will collect weather data to be integrated seamlessly into our existing forecasting and modeling systems, revolutionizing global weather intelligence.We are looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer to join a cutting edge, multidisciplinary team to help us execute complex development programs. Applications include, but are not limited to, weather and climate remote sensing, navigation and situational awareness, as well as enabling the most capable weather intelligence platform in the world. As a Satellite Systems Engineer at Tomorrow.io, you will play a critical role in both leading and contributing to the design and implementation of our next generation weather satellite constellation. You will have a wide breadth of work and impact, and contribute directly to Tomorrow.io’s weather monitoring capabilities.&nbsp;Please note: This is a full-time position based in our Golden, CO office. Candidates must be able to support a hybrid work plan with 2-3 days in the office per week. Occasional travel could be required for this position.&nbsp;What you’ll do:<ul><li>Support the development of Tomorrow.io payloads and satellites from initial concept through on-orbit operations to meet technical and schedule requirements.</li><li>Collaborate extensively across a multidisciplinary engineering and program management team.&nbsp;</li><li>Work across multiple technical programs, implementing standard Systems Engineering practices, consolidating efforts into a reduced number of technical architectures</li><li>Be a core contributor within a team of highly capable engineers and subcontractors to develop a constellation of satellites</li><li>Support spacecraft architecture definition, design trades, and specification creation</li><li>Develop and maintain spacecraft systems engineering artifacts including technical budgets, detailed analyses, interface documentation, etc.</li><li>Support verification and validation planning and execution throughout various test campaigns, including working with hardware testbeds to develop and execute functional testing for requirements verification.</li><li>Support the delivery and launch of satellites through mission operations, including on-orbit analysis and other technical contributions throughout the satellite operational lifetime up through on-orbit operations</li><li>Contribute to the company’s engineering culture by implementing best engineering practices and helping to improve on existing processes and procedures.</li><li>Actively engage with both internal and external customers and be a technical representative of the company</li></ul>What you bring:<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field with 3+ years minimum relevant experience, which must include specific contributions to spacecraft development, test, and/or operations.</li><li>Experience working with complex systems involving multi-disciplinary technical teams and designs for space-based, airborne, and/or unmanned platform applications.</li><li>A thorough understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, with detailed design experience desired in avionics, power, propulsion, RF, thermal, mechanical, or ADCS/GNC.</li><li>A strong systems perspective. “Perspective” here is understanding the relationship between subsystems, requirements, ICDs, etc, in addition to non-technical factors such as cost and schedule.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the space environment, including orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, thermal environment &amp; design methods, and/or radiation environment and design methods.</li><li>Be able to work in an agile environment with changing priorities focused on executing against company goals.</li><li>Experience with complex payloads and their associated interfaces to the spacecraft bus.</li><li>Experience with development of technical budgets for vehicle performance.</li><li>Experience with requirements/verification process.</li><li>Experience with modeling and simulation for spacecraft, including tools such as STK and Matlab/Python.</li><li>Experience with spacecraft testing from components-level through AI&amp;T.</li><li>Experience with designing for Space/Radiation environments.</li><li>Experience providing on-orbit anomaly support, including conducting investigations and root cause analysis</li></ul>So if your passion is to design a cutting edge next-generation weather satellite constellation to provide weather intelligence to the world and have fun while doing so, then this team is for you.If you have reached this point and you are super excited but not sure you check all the boxes - we still want to speak with you! Your passion is priceless. Other things can be learned.This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.At Tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $120-140k subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at jobs@tomorrow.io ___________________________________________________________________________________________About Tomorrow.io:Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World, Tomorrow.io is the world's leading Resilience Platform™. Combining next-generation space technology, advanced generative AI, and proprietary weather modeling, Tomorrow.io delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies, Tomorrow.io empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks, opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems, Tomorrow.io enables predictive, impact-based action for a safer, more resilient future. Learn more at Tomorrow.io.Ethos:&nbsp; Our ethos guides us in everything we do - The people of Tomorrow are here to make an impact, they show true grit, and always put people first.How we roll: We work in an “one office” environment. We believe that magic happens when people work together. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego and empathy. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first.

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