Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion

Revolution Space; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health plan

401k

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Revolution Space is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion with a mechanical background to drive full lifecycle development of in-space propulsion products. You will interface with stakeholders to translate requirements into verifiable designs and lead multidisciplinary teams for product development and verification.

The role requires deep knowledge of propulsion systems and space environments, with strong emphasis on documentation, planning, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or related STEM field.
• 15+ years space systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft/satellite needs and requirements.
• Knowledge of space industry standards, protocols, and flight/ground constraints.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with focus on quality.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall system architecture including components and interfaces.
• Support integration of Revolution Space's thrusters onto a spacecraft.
• Meet program or project objectives.
• Support technical business development activities.
• Develop ICDs, User Guides, and other documentation.
• Identify and flow up technological constraints.

Skills

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Problem solving

Technical communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion with a mechanical backgroundto contribute to the fulllifecycle development of ourin-spaceelectricpropulsion products from requirementsdevelopmentthroughdeployedoperationssupport.

• Interface withstakeholders to developproduct requirementsaccounting for allocation flow-down and capability flow-up to enabling robust product development and verification in support of avariety of spacecraft andin-space use cases




• Lead multidisciplinary technical teamsfor product development and characterization leading to well defined and documented systems and capabilities




• Develop andmaintainkey technical documentation (e.g.interface definitions, theory of operations, etc.)




• Serve as key interface to horizontally integrated detailed-design teams consisting of specializedskillsets




• Serve as the interfaceto program or project management (e.g.development and maintenance of salient schedule milestones)




• Plan, evaluate & document test product and/orcomponentcampaigns for space and application suitability in conjunction with the Revolution Space test engineering team




• In conjunction with our productionand configuration managementteams, prepareappropriate documentationto enable development & engineering level builds throughinitiallow rateproduction

The ideal candidate will haveexperience in a fast paced,multi-disciplinaryenvironment and exposure to multiple programphases from concept todeployment.As a system engineer, the ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of space system engineering practicesand depth in selectdisciplinessuch as:propulsionsystems, fluidics, mechanicalengineeringand/or electricalengineering.

The position is full-time hybrid in Boston, MA or remote and available to be filledimmediately.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the overall system architecture, including components and interfaces




• Supportintegration of Revolution Space's thrusters ontoaspacecraft.




• Meetprogramor projectobjectives




• Supporttechnical business development activities.




• Developappropriate documentation(ICDs, User Guides, etc.)




• Identifyand flow up technological constraints

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.




• 15+ years space systems engineering experience




• Knowledge of spacecraft/satellite needs and requirements




• Knowledge of space industry standards, protocols, and constraints related to flight and ground system development.




• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong focus on quality and reliability.




• Strong communicationand documentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.




• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.




• 20+ years of space systems development experience




• Experience designing and analyzing space systems.




• Previousexperience developing flight or ground systems for space




• Experience with space system test sequences (acceptance, qualification, etc.).




• Experience with spacecraft/satellite mission planning and/or operations.




• Electric or chemical space propulsion experience.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation


• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution


• 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting


• Life insurance


• Long term / Short term disability

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.