Senior Space Systems Engineer - Lead MBSE & Mission Readiness

True Anomaly; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm located in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and integrate cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in subsystems design, strong technical leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. This full-time role demands expertise in mission requirements analysis and verification processes, contributing to national defense initiatives and autonomous space operations. Competitive compensation includes equity and benefits, working on-site in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in leading major subsystems through design, test, and verification.
• Proven leadership in aerospace program design and analysis.
• Strong ability to coordinate across hardware and software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Define and document mission objectives and system requirements.
• Translate customer needs into actionable engineering solutions.
• Lead system trade studies and performance evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Develop integration and verification plans, conducting end-to-end testing.
• Coordinate troubleshooting efforts with subsystem teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems architecture

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm located in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and integrate cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in subsystems design, strong technical leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. This full-time role demands expertise in mission requirements analysis and verification processes, contributing to national defense initiatives and autonomous space operations. Competitive compensation includes equity and benefits, working on-site in a dynamic engineering environment.