Mission Lead Systems Engineer - TS/SCI

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

12d • $170,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. We’re expanding our team and looking for bold, driven engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a lasting impact. As a Mission Lead Systems Engineer, you will lead the charge on space vehicle missions, driving technical execution and championing the disruption that comes with our programs. You’ll have the autonomy to shape entire missions, the support to grow your expertise, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the future of space operations. This role is fully on site in the Denver area, with work performed at both our Greenwood Village, Colorado office and an offsite facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Requirements

• BS in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years as a systems engineer or in a broad technical leadership role (chief systems engineer, product lead, team lead). Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Self-starter, autonomous executor, and willing to stretch beyond current knowledge areas.
• Deep understanding of the SE ‘V’, program execution, and space vehicle design/test.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; adept at customer interfacing.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate multidisciplinary teams, while working at least 4 days in office, including greater than 50% of your time in a SCIF.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience delivering spacecraft missions across all stages of the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Drive: Direct systems engineering activities across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from concept development and system architecture through integration, verification, and mission execution to ensure rapid deployment and mission success.
• Champion Disruption: Challenge legacy approaches by applying innovative systems‑engineering methods, accelerating technical progress through efficient requirements decomposition, interface management, and system‑level decision making.
• Amplify Impact: Operate within small, highly agile engineering teams where your system‑level leadership influences spacecraft design, subsystem integration, and mission outcomes.
• Own Outcomes: Develop, derive, allocate, trace, and verify mission and system‑level requirements. Maintain technical baselines, V&V plans, and configuration control for assigned missions.
• Forge Partnerships: Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, payload partners, subsystem owners, ground segment teams, and external mission stakeholders to ensure alignment across the system architecture.
• Inspire Teams: Motivate interdisciplinary engineering groups to deliver system‑level solutions, resolve blockers, and maintain mission cadence through proactive technical leadership.
• Solve Problems: Lead technical investigations, perform trade studies, manage risks, and make rapid system‑level decisions that ensure spacecraft performance and mission reliability.
• Be Adaptable: Perform other duties as assigned to support programs and the Company.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior