Hands-on Space Systems Project Engineer

SpaceNews; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensitic Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead system architecture and product development for space, missile, and electro-optical systems. This hands-on role owns technical products, defines verification approaches, and works with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams to solve challenging problems.

The ideal candidate will craft CONOPS, develop requirements, and guide documentation from concept through flight hardware, taking ownership of technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience developing complex aerospace, defense, or space systems.
• Experience generating engineering documentation including requirements, CONOPS, interface control documents, verification plans, and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and product development for space and/or missile systems.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and technical baselines.
• Generate CONOPS and operational use cases.
• Develop system verification and validation strategies.
• Write test plans, test procedures, and verification documentation.
• Lead mission assurance activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform engineering trade studies and system-level performance analyses.
• Coordinate technical activities across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and integration teams.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support hardware integration, troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and customer documentation.
• Participate and lead customer meetings and technical reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Sensitic Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead system architecture and product development for space, missile, and electro-optical systems. This hands-on role owns technical products, defines verification approaches, and works with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams to solve challenging problems.

The ideal candidate will craft CONOPS, develop requirements, and guide documentation from concept through flight hardware, taking ownership of technical