Senior Space Systems Engineer – Orbit & Constellation Lead

Socket.dev; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 222,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid family medical and.

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP participation

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Rincon Research Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead architecture, trade studies, and verification across end-to-end space system programs. You will drive SRR through CDR, manage risks, and coordinate with customers and leadership in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Centennial, CO.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for space systems, with MBSE and tool proficiency (CAMEO, DOORS, Jama, Cradle).

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall system architecture across subsystems and mission phases.
• Lead system engineering activities through SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Oversee system integration, test, verification, and risk management.
• Interface with customers, present architectures and status, and support launch preparations.

Skills

MBSE

Leadership

System architecture

Space systems

SRR/PDR/CDR

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

CAMEO

DOORS

Jama

Cradle

Job description

Rincon Research Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead architecture, trade studies, and verification across end-to-end space system programs. You will drive SRR through CDR, manage risks, and coordinate with customers and leadership in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Centennial, CO.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for space systems, with MBSE and tool proficiency (CAMEO, DOORS, Jama, Cradle).