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Senior Systems Engineer II

Motiv💼 Full-time💰 $132,000–$132,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Project technical lead for complex aerospace robotic systems, translating mission needs into robust system solutions at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer II (Technical Lead)

Builds

Robotic arms, motion control systems, solar array drive assemblies (SADAs), and integrated robotic systems for planetary exploration and satellite servicing.

Domain

Aerospace / Robotics / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management, interface control documents (ICDs), trade studies, risk management, verification and validation (V&V), hardware-software integration, cross-functional technical leadership, formal technical review leadership.

Preferred skills

Python, C++, MATLAB, embedded software, real-time controls, hardware-in-the-loop testing, aerospace/defense high-reliability environment experience.

Technologies

ROS/ROS2, Python, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Own system architecture, requirements, interfaces, and verification methods; develop and manage system requirements and ICDs; lead cross-functional technical execution and decision-making; define hardware-software interfaces and system behaviors; lead integration and troubleshooting of robotic hardware and software; plan and lead system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities; lead formal technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); mentor engineers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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