Senior Space Systems Engineer - Lead Mission Architecture

Advanced Space; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k)

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

Advanced Space is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the end-to-end systems engineering for spaceflight programs. You will direct mission concepts, ConOps, architectures, requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies while coordinating with spacecraft, ground, software, and mission operations teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and collaboration with customers and partners throughout the lifecycle, including future missions and studies.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressively responsible systems engineering experience in spaceflight or related aerospace systems.
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with system architecture, ConOps, requirements development and traceability, interface management, and verification & validation.
• Experience leading technical reviews, trade studies, integration & test activities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and work in Westminster, CO office five days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission and system architecture development across concept to operations.
• Develop and manage system requirements and traceability.
• Lead system-level trade studies and technical decisions across disciplines.
• Manage interfaces and integration, including ICDs, with partners.
• Oversee verification, validation, and test activities and major reviews.
• Provide technical leadership across the mission lifecycle and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Technical judgment

Customer engagement

Communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in related field

Tools

MBSE

Cameo

Jama

Python

Job description

Advanced Space is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the end-to-end systems engineering for spaceflight programs. You will direct mission concepts, ConOps, architectures, requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies while coordinating with spacecraft, ground, software, and mission operations teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and collaboration with customers and partners throughout the lifecycle, including future missions and studies.