CareerPlan

Sr Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Louisville, CO, USFull-time$144k–$198k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex spacecraft system solutions, ensuring alignment and traceability from stakeholder requirements to system verification.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Spacecraft Operations)

Builds

Integrated spacecraft systems and mission-critical subsystems

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems Engineering

Required skills

Systems Engineering principles, Requirements Management, System Architecture, System Integration, Verification and Validation (V&V), Technical Risk Management, Configuration Management

Preferred skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), INCOSE standards, Project Management, Mentoring, Problem-solving

Technologies

DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, SysML

Responsibilities

Lead specification and architecting of complex system solutions; oversee derivation, decomposition, and allocation of system requirements; define and document concepts of operation; lead development milestone reviews and create artifacts; oversee system integration and verification activities; identify and manage technical risks; communicate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities