Lead Space Systems Engineer: Architect, Verify & Optimize Satellite Software

Red Canyon Engineering & Software; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteLeads is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead requirements definition, architecture trade studies, and verification for satellite software and avionics. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, guiding multi‑disciplinary teams, and shaping product roadmaps, with a focus on reuse of heritage designs to reduce costs.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in MBSE, DOORS, and end‑to‑end lifecycle experience across design, development, integration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field; master’s preferred.
• 15+ years with bachelor's or 12+ with master's, relevant aerospace experience.
• Experience with aerospace software systems across design, trade studies, development, testing, operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems.
• Familiarity with space mission architectures beyond satellites, including launch and flight operations.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Experience with MBSE tools and methods.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage lead requirements, decomposition, traceability, validation and verification for satellite software and avionics subsystems.
• Develop system designs and conduct high‑level architecture trade studies.
• Plan and execute verification activities with matrices, test plans, and analyses.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are satisfied.
• Troubleshoot and resolve flight software anomalies.
• Provide autonomous solutions to complex engineering problems through direct work or delegation.
• Lead cross‑functional planning, integration, and task execution across engineering disciplines.
• Support spacecraft product roadmaps, including design adjustments, schedules, costs, and customer mission customization.
• Perform systems engineering to build, maintain, and evolve spacecraft products.
• Promote reuse of heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructure to reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements management

DOORS

RVTM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Job description

RemoteLeads is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead requirements definition, architecture trade studies, and verification for satellite software and avionics. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, guiding multi‑disciplinary teams, and shaping product roadmaps, with a focus on reuse of heritage designs to reduce costs.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in MBSE, DOORS, and end‑to‑end lifecycle experience across design, development, integration,