Launch Vehicle Interface Engineer: Spacecraft Systems Lead

SWISSto12; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SWISSto12 is an aerospace innovator developing cutting-edge RF products and the HummingSat satellites. The spacecraft systems engineer will lead system-level analyses, trade studies, and interface management for complex GEO satellites across regional teams.

The role requires a strong engineering background, effective technical writing, and the ability to work across cultures. Join a fast-growing company with global partnerships and a sky-high innovation trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Fluent English required for communication across teams and partners.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with incrementally complex satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks through the entire satellite lifecycle: proposal, design, integration, test, and operations.
• Lead cross-discipline trade studies and resolve issues across subsystems.
• Define requirements, flowdown, verification and validation; publish requirement specs.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and ensure technical excellence across the team.
• Coordinate interfaces between spacecraft and launch vehicle providers; manage ICDs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Problem solving

Self-initiative

Cross-cultural communication

Fluent English

Education

Aerospace/EE/ME/SE/Physics degree

Job description

SWISSto12 is an aerospace innovator developing cutting-edge RF products and the HummingSat satellites. The spacecraft systems engineer will lead system-level analyses, trade studies, and interface management for complex GEO satellites across regional teams.

The role requires a strong engineering background, effective technical writing, and the ability to work across cultures. Join a fast-growing company with global partnerships and a sky-high innovation trajectory.