Staff Space Mission Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of professional experience in systems architecture and design for satellite or aerospace systems.
• Proven leadership ability to drive technical concepts from early formulation through implementation and flight.
• Demonstrated experience architecting space missions, spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems.
• Strong working knowledge of systems engineering processes across the full program lifecycle.
• Deep expertise in the design and development of at least one spacecraft subsystem (e.g., Power, Communications, GN&C, ADCS, or similar).
• Experience supporting integration, environmental testing, launch campaigns, and on-orbit operations.
• Working knowledge of flight software, firmware development, hardware/software interfaces, and system integration considerations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and government customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 20+ years of professional experience in systems architecture and design for satellite or aerospace systems.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment while meeting the rigor and discipline required for government programs.
• Experience with SAR and RF missions and Payloads.
• Demonstrated experience delivering flight hardware or software to government or commercial stakeholders.
• Experience leading or chairing a Failure Review Board (FRB) or anomaly investigation.
• Prior experience working with U.S. Government customers or on government Programs of Record.
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering tools such as STK, MATLAB, and Python.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance, or read-in within the past two years.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring an active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• All hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.
• This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR.