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Overview 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.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Motive Workforce 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. 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) 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) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Staff Space Products Systems Engineer
to lead the architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of spacecraft hardware for low Earth orbit (LEO) missions.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Motive Workforce 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. 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) 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) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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