Principal Systems Engineer
Core
Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations.
Role type
Principal Systems Engineer (Aerospace/Robotics)
Builds
Robotic spacecraft enabling dynamic space operations (maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, exploration)
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Robotics, Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, validation, trade studies, technical baselines, cross-functional leadership, technical communication
Preferred skills
Spacecraft/satellite/launch vehicle development, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), design review leadership (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/FRR), autonomy/GNC, mission operations, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), on-orbit servicing
Technologies
Systems engineering tools, MBSE tools, simulation environments
Responsibilities
Define and allocate system-level requirements across subsystems, software, autonomy, and mission operations; drive cross-functional engineering efforts balancing mission objectives, performance, schedule, cost, and risk; develop and maintain system models, interface definitions, and technical baselines; create analyses and simulations to support development decisions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight