CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architecture

RL HeadquartersFull-time$124k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the formulation of new satellite systems, manage technical budgets and requirements, and support business development for civil, national security, and commercial missions.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Mission Architecture)

Builds

Satellite systems, spacecraft missions, and technical proposals for government and commercial clients

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Systems

Required skills

Systems engineering, requirements definition, test planning, technical budgeting, simulation and analysis, CONOPS definition, interface specifications

Preferred skills

Spacecraft subsystems knowledge (ADCS, EPS, C&DH, thermal control), orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, proposal authorship, MATLAB, Python, STK, CAD modeling, requirement management tools (JAMA, DOORS)

Responsibilities

Lead satellite engineering formulation for business development, develop technical budgets and system requirements, manage test planning and execution, work with customers to shape requirements and write core architecture, assist with program and product management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC