Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Mission Integration Team

Updated on 8/22/2026

Deadline 8/22/27
Stellar Solutions

Stellar Solutions

201-500 employees

End-to-end aerospace engineering services

Compensation Overview

$110k - $155k/yr

+ Annual performance bonus + Employer-funded profit-sharing contribution

Littleton, CO, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Agile
Python

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering or related fields.
  • Experience with test campaign definition and execution.
  • Experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support spacecraft mission design and system integration activities.
  • Develop and execute test campaigns across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
  • Investigate test findings and anomalies to ensure mission integrity.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance system performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with spacecraft design and mission development.
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Python coding.
  • Familiarity with the Agile software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Stellar Solutions provides end-to-end engineering services for national and international aerospace programs. The company offers technical expertise and problem-solving support across a range of projects, including defense-related intelligence work, international telecommunications satellites, commercial imagery satellites, and NASA planetary and earth science missions. Its service model centers on delivering comprehensive engineering capabilities—from initial analysis through implementation—addressing critical needs with cross-disciplinary teams. Stellar Solutions differentiates itself by tackling a broad, diverse set of aerospace challenges and delivering integrated solutions rather than isolated consulting, across government and commercial programs. The company’s goal is to help customers meet demanding aerospace objectives by supplying experienced engineers who can solve complex problems throughout a project’s life cycle.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Space Force awarded Stellar a $33.8M OPIR task order through 2027.
  • July 2026 MDA selected Stellar for SHIELD, expanding missile-defense access dramatically.
  • August 2026 Great Place To Work and hiring activity signal continued recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on federal contracting; the NASA Space Modernization contract ends June 8, 2026.
  • SHIELD's $151B ceiling hides brutal competition; one recompete loss crushes growth.
  • If DoD budgets shift or protests delay awards, Stellar's services backlog thins fast.

What makes Stellar Solutions unique

  • Stellar Solutions pairs engineering services with 70-plus senior military advisors, including Dino Murray.
  • Its 2026 footprint spans NASA, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, Intelligence, and Commercial customers.
  • The company wins large government task orders through cleared systems engineering across space, defense, and OPIR.

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Company News

ExecutiveBiz
May 28th, 2025
Air Force Veteran Dino Murray Takes Role as Stellar Solutions Defense VP

Global aerospace and systems engineering services provider Stellar Solutions has appointed Dino Murray as defense sector vice president.

Hispanic Today
Dec 20th, 2024
RF Satellite Systems Engineer, Commercial Programs

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized "Great Place To Work", has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.

Intelligence Community News
Dec 18th, 2024
Don Rynkowski tapped as Stellar Solutions intelligence VP

On December 16, Stellar Solutions announced that it has named Don Rynkowski as vice president, intelligence sector.

PR Newswire
Aug 28th, 2024
Stellar Solutions Names Hope Digiusto Vice President, Commercial Sector

We are thrilled to have Hope DiGiusto join us bringing with her a remarkable portfolio – from deep technical excellence to product development and launch skills – to deliver inventive, functional solutions to a fast-evolving marketplace. -- Janet Grondin, Stellar Solutions CEO

PR Newswire
Jun 20th, 2024
Stellar Solutions Names Jeffrey Langhan As Chief Financial Officer

Stellar Solutions is thrilled to have Jeff join us as CFO at a time when our growth is accelerating in the dynamic global aerospace industry. We are enormously grateful to Craig Fairlee for driving a continuous improvement culture that led to this posture. -- Stellar Solutions CEO Janet Grondin