Flight Director: Lead Spacecraft Systems & Missions

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer/Flight Director to lead requirements decomposition, interfaces, and verification planning for spacecraft and aerospace systems from concept through launch and operation.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, and mission operations teams to ensure traceability, risk management, and mission readiness across testing, reviews, and on-orbit activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration and verification activities across spacecraft subsystems.
• Develop verification strategies and ensure traceability to requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine requirements for feasibility and manufacturability.
• Support mission readiness reviews, launch readiness activities, and end-of-life planning.

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer/Flight Director to lead requirements decomposition, interfaces, and verification planning for spacecraft and aerospace systems from concept through launch and operation.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, and mission operations teams to ensure traceability, risk management, and mission readiness across testing, reviews, and on-orbit activities.