Technical Project Engineer Senior

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

24d • $130,000 - $180,000 • 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 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 Senior Technical Project Engineer (TPE), you will be responsible for detailed planning across all engineering activities at York Space Systems. You’ll support principal engineers to determine the tasks and activities needed to deliver multiple customer programs and R&D projects. You will drive risk management to ensure successful delivery of programs and play a critical role in continuous improvement, technical problem solving, and balancing the York engineering team. This role is fully on site, with work performed at both our Greenwood Village, Colorado office and an offsite facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering.
• 4-8 years in project engineering, systems engineering, or program management (level/salary commensurate with experience).
• PMP, ACMP certification or the desire to gain one.
• Demonstrates self-initiated work in a team environment with strong leadership skills.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Willingness to work full time on site between the Greenwood Village, CO and Aurora CO facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience delivering spacecraft missions across all stages of the program lifecycle.
• Experience managing projects using Jira, MS Project, and/or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage clear, realistic engineering schedules that keep customer programs and R&D efforts moving forward with purpose and precision.
• Look for better ways of doing things, question outdated processes, and help introduce approaches that speed up execution and strengthen technical outcomes.
• Contribute within small, fast‑moving teams where your work is immediately felt and your ideas genuinely shape how we deliver spacecraft systems.
• Take responsibility for identifying risks, securing the right resources, and ensuring programs stay on track from kickoff through delivery.
• Build trust across engineering, leadership, and operations by communicating openly and collaborating effectively.
• Support engineers working across multiple space projects by helping define design approaches, research needs, development priorities, testing paths, and integration plans.
• Spot risks early, understand how issues connect across programs, and help lead the development of practical, scalable solutions.
• Commit to major program milestones and use real data to drive progress, remove blockers, and close action items.
• Identify opportunities to refine processes, strengthen engineering workflows, and lead improvement efforts where they matter most.
• Work confidently with program managers, customers, and suppliers, contributing to discussions and delivering clear, compelling presentations.
• 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