Lead Systems Engineer, Spacecraft & Mission Systems

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer in California. You will be responsible for defining system requirements and ensuring integration across engineering disciplines for high-performance spacecraft and mission-critical systems.

This position offers substantial technical ownership and the chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge space technology while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or mission-critical systems.
• Proven experience within the aerospace, defense, or space industry.
• Experience with requirements management and system verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system-level requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop spacecraft and mission system architectures.
• Lead requirements decomposition, verification, and validation activities.
• Support integration, testing, and flight readiness activities.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Requirements management

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer in California. You will be responsible for defining system requirements and ensuring integration across engineering disciplines for high-performance spacecraft and mission-critical systems.

This position offers substantial technical ownership and the chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge space technology while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.