Lead Systems Architect, Spacecraft Autonomy & Flight Ops

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst Space seeks a senior systems engineering leader to own architecture and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft, from concept through flight operations and across hardware, software, autonomy, and mission operations.

The role requires guiding requirements, verification, and risk management, leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative setting, with a compensation package including stock options, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience developing complex aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Experience leading system architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation for highly integrated hardware/software systems.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence engineers, program leaders, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where ownership, initiative, and sound engineering judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations.
• Own the definition, allocation, and verification of system-level requirements across spacecraft subsystems, software, autonomy, and mission operations.
• Drive cross-functional engineering efforts, balancing mission objectives, technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk to deliver successful spacecraft programs.
• Develop and maintain system models, interface definitions, trade studies, and technical baselines that guide design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create analyses, trade studies, and simulations to support technical and product development decisions.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

FAST-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE

Requirements management tools

Trade studies

Technical risk management

Job description

Katalyst Space seeks a senior systems engineering leader to own architecture and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft, from concept through flight operations and across hardware, software, autonomy, and mission operations.

The role requires guiding requirements, verification, and risk management, leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative setting, with a compensation package including stock options, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits.