Remote Launch Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Integration Lead

astspacemobile; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within commuting distance

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

astspacemobile is seeking a senior spacecraft systems engineer to lead the technical integration of spacecraft with launch vehicles from interface definition to readiness decisions during campaigns. You will represent the spacecraft team in provider and cross-functional meetings and drive verification and mission assurance deliverables.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace systems engineering, extensive launch experience, and the ability to work across teams under schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Eight+ years in aerospace systems engineering with 3+ years in launch integration, interfaces, or launch-site operations.
• Strong ability to make sound technical decisions under schedule pressure and manage evolving requirements and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Represent the spacecraft team in provider meetings, integration reviews, and technical working groups.
• Define and maintain interface requirements and control documents, managing revisions through formal configuration processes.
• Coordinate compatibility studies covering mass properties, structures, environments, and electrical/ RF systems.
• Track launch requirements, verification plans, and mission assurance deliverables, reflecting requirements in designs.
• Lead spacecraft processing, integration, encapsulation, and launch-site coordination with provider, range, and facility teams.
• Lead readiness reviews and advise leadership on technical go/no-go decisions.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Technical negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Independent work and influence without

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace/ mechanical/ systems engineering

Job description

astspacemobile is seeking a senior spacecraft systems engineer to lead the technical integration of spacecraft with launch vehicles from interface definition to readiness decisions during campaigns. You will represent the spacecraft team in provider and cross-functional meetings and drive verification and mission assurance deliverables.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace systems engineering, extensive launch experience, and the ability to work across teams under schedule