Head of Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Relocation bonus

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Katalyst Space in the United States is seeking an experienced system-level leader to own and advance the architecture of our robotic spacecraft programs. You will drive system-level decisions, coordinate interfaces, and guide design from concept to launch with calm but rigorous judgment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in spacecraft engineering, proven leadership across disciplines, and a track record delivering integrated missions, including transition from development to operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of spacecraft engineering experience with system-level ownership.
• Proven track record leading multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience guiding end-to-end spacecraft design from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Establish baseline for robotic spacecraft systems and architecture.
• Lead system-level decisions and ensure architectural coherence.
• Oversee interface and integration across subsystems.
• Provide credible technical leadership during high-pressure execution.

Skills

System-level architecture

Engineering leadership

Spacecraft design

Job description

Katalyst Space in the United States is seeking an experienced system-level leader to own and advance the architecture of our robotic spacecraft programs. You will drive system-level decisions, coordinate interfaces, and guide design from concept to launch with calm but rigorous judgment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in spacecraft engineering, proven leadership across disciplines, and a track record delivering integrated missions, including transition from development to operational readiness.