Senior Systems Architect, Spacecraft Robotics & Autonomy

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst Space is an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations. We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to enable the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration become routine.

Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations. Own the definition, allocation, and verification of system-level requirements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
• 12+ years in aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems
• Experience leading system architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations.
• Own the definition, allocation, and verification of system-level requirements across spacecraft subsystems, software, autonomy, and mission operations.
• Drive cross-functional engineering efforts, balancing mission objectives, technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk to deliver successful spacecraft programs.
• Develop and maintain system models, interface definitions, trade studies, and technical baselines that guide design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create analyses, trade studies, and simulations to support technical and product development decisions.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements management

Verification & validation

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical or Systems Engineering

Job description

Katalyst Space is an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations. We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to enable the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration become routine.

Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations. Own the definition, allocation, and verification of system-level requirements across