Systems Architect
Core
Define and oversee the technical architecture of a major spacecraft mission, ensuring subsystems integrate into a reliable, mission-ready platform.
Role type
Senior Systems Architect (Spacecraft)
Builds
End-to-end spacecraft platforms for space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spacecraft architecture design, subsystem integration (electrical, mechanical, RF, software, thermal, payload), system-level documentation, trade-off analysis, risk mitigation, system verification and validation, multidisciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
ECSS standards knowledge, MBSE tools, spacecraft AIT workflows, mission analysis, configuration control, long-term architectural roadmapping
Responsibilities
Define overall spacecraft architecture aligned with mission objectives, lead system-level concept development, maintain technical baseline across domains, produce architectural documentation, drive trade-off analyses, support risk identification and mitigation, oversee system-level verification and validation, collaborate with AIT and operations teams, provide senior technical leadership and mentoring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities