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Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Avionicsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electromagnetic Compatibilityunmatched
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)unmatched
Fault Managementunmatched
Hardware Designunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Licensingunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Engineeringunmatched
Propulsionunmatched
Reliability Analysisunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Simulationunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Testunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Managementunmatched
Trade Studiesunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Description
We are seeking a Staff Space Products Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of spacecraft hardware for low Earth orbit (LEO) missions. This role is highly technical and focused on system-level design, bringing together multidisciplinary hardware and software elements to deliver flight-qualified solutions.
The ideal candidate is a recognized technical leader with a strong background in spacecraft systems engineering (electric propulsion experience preferred). You'll drive system definition from concept through flight operations, ensuring performance and reliability in the demanding space environment.
Key Responsibilities
System Ownership: Act as the technical authority for spacecraft subsystems and integrated hardware from concept through qualification and flight.
Architecture & Design: Define system requirements, architecture, and interfaces for LEO spacecraft products.
Integration & Trade Studies: Lead cross-disciplinary studies balancing performance, mass, power, cost, and reliability at the system level.
Verification & Validation: Develop and execute system-level test plans; verify requirements through analysis, inspection, and flight-representative testing.
Flight Readiness: Support environmental qualification (thermal-vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC) and acceptance testing.
Reliability & Safety: Drive FMEAs, fault management, and reliability analyses to ensure multi-year mission robustness.
Collaboration: Work closely with propulsion, avionics, structures, and operations teams to deliver integrated, flight-ready products.
Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and act as subject matter expert on system integration.
Customer Support: Represent engineering in customer reviews, contribute to mission planning, and support spacecraft integration and operations.
Compensation
Base salary range: $150,000 - $190,000 per year
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
8+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, with a proven record of delivering flight hardware
Strong background in system architecture, requirements definition, and spacecraft integration
Technical expertise in at least one area: electric propulsion (preferred), fluid systems, avionics, or structural/thermal design
Experience with LEO spacecraft requirements, including thermal management, radiation environment, and mission operations
Hands-on experience with verification, validation, and qualification of flight hardware
Familiarity with industry standards (NASA, ESA, ECSS, MIL-STD, or equivalent)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated program-level influence
Desired Multipliers
Direct experience with electric propulsion subsystems (Hall-effect, ion thrusters, or advanced EP architectures)
Background in designing/certifying hardware for LEO constellations or commercial spacecraft
Experience leading large cross-functional engineering efforts
Knowledge of manufacturing and testing space-qualified hardware at scale
Proficiency with modeling/simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, STK, MBSE tools)
Experience designing spacecraft systems for long-duration space environments
Other Requirements
Must meet ITAR/EAR compliance as a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee), or be eligible for licensing
Subject to background checks and potential security clearance for government contracts
Applicants in San Francisco will be considered consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance