Systems Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field (M.S. preferred)
• 3 to 12+ years of spacecraft systems engineering experience on flight or flight-like hardware
• Demonstrated ownership of spacecraft-level requirements, architecture, and subsystem integration
• Experience leading technical execution through at least one major milestone (PDR or beyond)
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, especially propulsion, structures, avionics, and GNC interfaces
• Ability to operate as a technical authority in a fast-moving, build-and-fly environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead engineers, brief executives, and interface with customers

Nice To Haves

• Former Lead Systems Engineer, or technical lead for a spacecraft program
• Experience with DoD space programs, or national security missions
• Deep background in spacecraft propulsion systems and high-delta-V mission design
• Hands-on experience supporting integration, environmental test, and flight operations
• Familiarity with mission assurance, risk management, and technical standards enforcement
• Active clearance or eligibility is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft-level technical execution across concept, design, integration, and flight readiness
• Lead end-to-end system architecture, requirements, and interface control across all subsystems
• Drive major trade studies (propulsion, power, mass, mission design, payload integration) with clear engineering judgment
• Serve as a key technical interface to customers, government stakeholders, and mission partners
• Lead internal and external reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR
• Establish and enforce verification and validation strategy for both hardware and flight software
• Support hands-on spacecraft assembly, integration, environmental test, and launch campaign readiness
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar on technical rigor, execution speed, and engineering standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• equity
• top-tier benefits including medical, dental, vision
• generous leave
• HSA
• 401(k) matching
• equity sharing