Principal Systems Engineer

TTE Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TTE Staffing seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead development, integration, testing, and verification of next-generation EVA systems, including spacesuits, support equipment, tools, and training systems used in human spaceflight missions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a systems engineering leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and wants to contribute to groundbreaking space programs. Onsite position in Houston, TX; export-controlled information access may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering & Integration experience.
• Strong background in requirements management, system architecture, integration, testing, and V&V.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities across complex EVA systems.
• Drive requirements development, traceability, architecture definition, and system integration.
• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) strategies, test campaigns, and requirements closure activities.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, program management, and customers.
• Evaluate design impacts, monitor development progress, and resolve technical challenges.
• Support system performance assessments, testing, risk mitigation, and configuration changes.
• Present technical plans, test results, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements management

V&V planning

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Ready to help shape the future of human space exploration?

Our client is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development, integration, testing, and verification of next-generation Extravehicular Activity (EVA) systems, including advanced spacesuits, support equipment, tools, and training systems used in human spaceflight missions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a systems engineering leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and wants to contribute to groundbreaking space programs.

What You’ll Do

Ready to help shape the future of human space exploration?

Our client is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development, integration, testing, and verification of next-generation Extravehicular Activity (EVA) systems, including advanced spacesuits, support equipment, tools, and training systems used in human spaceflight missions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a systems engineering leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and wants to contribute to groundbreaking space programs.

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities across complex EVA systems
• Drive requirements development, traceability, architecture definition, and system integration
• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) strategies, test campaigns, and requirements closure activities
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, program management, and customers
• Evaluate design impacts, monitor development progress, and resolve technical challenges
• Support system performance assessments, testing, risk mitigation, and configuration changes
• Present technical plans, test results, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering & Integration experience
• Strong background in requirements management, system architecture, integration, testing, and V&V
• Experience leading technical efforts in highly regulated, mission-critical, or complex engineering environments
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve challenging technical problems, and drive execution
• Passion for innovation and advancing human spaceflight

What Makes You Successful

• Strong systems thinking and technical rigor
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for innovation

Additional Information

• Onsite position in Houston, Texas
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information subject to ITAR, EAR, and applicable U.S. regulations
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support critical program milestones
• If you're interested in contributing to technologies that will support the next era of human exploration beyond Earth, we'd love to hear from you.