Systems Engineer

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to guide spacecraft and mission systems from concept development through integration, launch, and operations. This role will manage requirements, interfaces, verification, and technical coordination across complex government space programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and technical baselines.
• Translate mission objectives into clear and verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
• Maintain requirements traceability and verification evidence throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain MBSE models using Cameo and SysML.
• Coordinate technical work across spacecraft, payload, software, ground, and mission operations teams.
• Develop integration, verification, and validation plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support spacecraft testing, mission simulations, anomaly resolution, launch, and on-orbit operations.
• Lead technical trades, risk assessments, design reviews, and customer presentations.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or another complex technical environment.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft hardware, software, payloads, ground systems, and mission operations.
• Experience developing requirements and defining system and subsystem interfaces.
• Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, and testing.
• Strong technical judgment, writing, communication, and multidisciplinary problem-solving skills.

What We'd Love

• Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test.
• Technical depth in avionics, GNC, structures, flight software, or another spacecraft subsystem.
• Experience leading integrated spacecraft testing.
• Experience with Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, Polarion, or similar tools.
• Experience with government space missions, commissioning, or anomaly response.
• Experience with spacecraft autonomy, fault management, mission assurance, Python, or MATLAB.

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.