Systems Engineer - Mechanical, Product Development

Revolution Space

7h•$156,800 - $292,800•Remote

About The Position

Revolution Space is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented product development Systems Engineer with a mechanical background to be involved in the complete life cycle development of their in-space electric propulsion products. This includes everything from developing requirements to supporting deployed operations. The engineer will join the existing technical team and is expected to interface with stakeholders to define product requirements, ensuring they account for allocation flow-down and capability flow-up for robust product development and verification across various spacecraft and in-space applications. The role involves leading multidisciplinary technical teams in product development and characterization to establish well-defined systems and capabilities. Key technical documentation, such as interface definitions and theories of operations, will be developed and maintained. The Systems Engineer will act as a primary interface to horizontally integrated detailed-design teams with specialized skillsets and to program or project management, including the development and maintenance of key schedule milestones. Responsibilities also include planning, evaluating, and documenting test campaigns for product and/or component suitability in space applications, in collaboration with the test engineering team. Additionally, the engineer will work with production and configuration management teams to prepare documentation for development and engineering builds through initial low-rate production. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting and exposure to multiple program phases, from concept to deployment. As a systems engineer, broad knowledge of space system engineering practices is expected, with depth in areas like propulsion systems, fluidics, mechanical engineering, and/or electrical engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
15+ years space systems engineering experience
Knowledge of spacecraft/satellite needs and requirements
Knowledge of space industry standards, protocols, and constraints related to flight and ground system development.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong focus on quality and reliability.
Strong communication and documentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
20+ years of space systems development experience
Experience designing and analyzing space systems.
Previous experience developing flight or ground systems for space
Experience with space system test sequences (acceptance, qualification, etc.).
Experience with spacecraft/satellite mission planning and/or operations.
Electric or chemical space propulsion experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for the overall system architecture, including components and interfaces
Support integration of Revolution Space’s thrusters onto a spacecraft.
Meet program or project objectives
Support technical business development activities.
Develop appropriate documentation (ICDs, User Guides, etc.)
Identify and flow up technological constraints