Systems Engineer

About the role

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of spacecraft and mission systems. Working alongside experienced systems engineers, you will help translate mission objectives into technical requirements, coordinate subsystem interfaces, and support verification and validation activities throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in gaining hands-on experience across spacecraft systems, engineering integration, and mission development.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of spacecraft system and subsystem requirements.
• Assist with translating mission objectives and technical needs into clear, measurable engineering requirements.
• Support the identification and documentation of interfaces between spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, electrical power, structures, payloads, software, and ground systems.
• Assist with requirements traceability, technical documentation, and engineering configuration management.
• Participate in system architecture development, design reviews, and technical trade studies.
• Support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities.
• Assist with developing and executing integration, verification, and validation plans and test procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and payload engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and documentation of engineering anomalies.
• Contribute to engineering reports, presentations, test documentation, and technical deliverables.
• Learn and apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system-level engineering activities.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, university research, capstone projects, or hands-on engineering projects.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and the spacecraft development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, software, or aerospace subsystems and how they interact within a larger system.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and system-level documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We'd Love

• Internship, research, or project experience involving spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, aerospace hardware, or defense systems.
• Exposure to spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AIT).
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of requirements development, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements traceability.
• Exposure to verification and validation methods, test procedures, or hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other engineering analysis tools.
• Participation in university aerospace organizations, CubeSat programs, rocketry teams, robotics competitions, or engineering design projects.

Additional information

Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. So, if your background doesn't fully meet these qualifications, we still want your application.

Where You'll Be

• The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~10% of the year).

What We Offer

• Equity-Based Compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
• Highly Competitive PTO
• Paid company holidays + winter break
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.