Senior Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership, lead, and coordinate:
  Requirements, V&V planning, Technical Budgets, Interfaces, Configuration Management, system‑level analysis, trade studies, Risk Management, FDIR, failure, fault, and system reliability management through the entire life cycle of a spacecraft development program
• Lead efforts across all disciplines in defining Lander Con Ops down to subsystem level requirements
• Lead and coordinate Technical Reviews, dFMEAs and other failure and risk identification & mitigation activities throughout all phases of the life cycle
• Lead and collaborate with functional and subsystem teams on systems engineering tasks, trade studies, and seeking opportunities to increase performance
• Seeks feedback from interdisciplinary teams and experts to ensure program success.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams
• Mentor junior systems engineers and guide their technical & career development
• Help expand the company systems engineering knowledge, provide systems learning opportunities to engineers from other disciplines
• Lead the development and streamline best‑in‑class work processes for engineering and new product development in an agile, multidisciplinary environment
• Involved in full product lifecycle, ensuring late‑stage issues are addressed early in development
• Lead and perform architecture trade studies and analysis that will influence the overall system design and performance
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities
• Identify and drive design or operational problems to resolution to facilitate reliable and successful operations and reduce technical risk
• Identify and validate entry and exit criteria at key program lifecycle milestones

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Minimum of 8 years' spacecraft engineering experience with 4+ years in spacecraft systems engineering, ideally during several lifecycle phases and at spacecraft level
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and their application in a fast‑paced spacecraft development program
• Cross‑functional, broad experience with several spacecraft and/or launch vehicle subsystems; including both hardware and software systems
• Deep expertise in at least one spacecraft technical area (structures, thermal, mechanical, electrical, avionics, GNC, software, etc.)
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and configuration management

• Engineering Masters degree with emphasis on systems. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Experience in defining requirements and verification plans for spacecraft systems
• Extensive contributions to the development of a spacecraft, during multiple lifecycle phases
• Extensive experience in integrated testing and change management
• Experience performing FMECA, reliability analysis, and/or hazard analysis
• Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft design, test and integration; including, but not limited to, NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5017, NASA-STD-5020, SMC-S-005 & SMC-S-016
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub‑contractor strongly preferred
• Experience in startup environment a plus

$126,000 - $189,000 a year

• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans, with 100% company‑paid options available for employees.
• Hybrid Work: Flexibility to work remotely and in‑office, depending on your role and the stage of our program.
• Commuter Perks: Company‑paid RTD Eco Pass for buses and light rail.
• Lunch Perks: Monthly stipend to enjoy meals from our café.
• Paid Time Off: 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Travel: Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
• Stock Options: Participation in our stock option program.
• Learning & Development: Ample opportunities to grow, including lunch‑and‑learns, skills training, and stipends for professional development.
• Team Culture: A fun and casual…