Senior Systems Engineer

Ispace Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. seeks an experienced spacecraft systems engineer to own requirements, analyses, and lifecycle leadership for lunar lander programs.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, conduct architecture trade studies, and mentor junior engineers to deliver reliable spaceflight systems. Responsibilities include leading V&V planning, reviews, and change management, while supporting proposals and new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years' spacecraft engineering experience with 4+ years in spacecraft systems engineering.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles in fast-paced spacecraft development program.
• Cross-functional, broad experience with several spacecraft and/or launch vehicle subsystems; hardware and software.
• Deep expertise in at least one spacecraft technical area (structures, thermal, mechanical, electrical, avionics, GNC, software, etc.).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and configuration management.
• Engineering master's degree with emphasis on systems; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in defining requirements and verification plans for spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership, lead, and coordinate requirements, V&V planning, technical budgets, interfaces, configuration management, system-level analysis, trade studies, risk management, FDIR, failure, fault, and system reliability management through the life cycle of a spacecraft development program.
• Lead efforts across disciplines in defining Lander ConOps down to subsystem level requirements.
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews, DFMEAs and other failure and risk identification & mitigation activities through all phases of the life cycle.
• Lead and collaborate with functional and subsystem teams on systems engineering tasks, trade studies, and opportunities to increase performance.
• Seek feedback from interdisciplinary teams to ensure program success.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams.
• Mentor junior systems engineers and guide their technical & career development.
• Help expand the company systems engineering knowledge and provide learning opportunities to engineers from other disciplines.
• Lead the development and streamline best‑in‑class work processes for engineering and new product development in an agile environment.
• Be involved in the full product lifecycle, ensuring late‑stage issues are addressed early in development.
• Lead and perform architecture trade studies and analysis that influence overall system design and performance.
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities.
• Identify and drive design or operational problems to resolution to facilitate reliable operations and reduce technical risk.
• Identify and validate entry and exit criteria at key program lifecycle milestones.

Skills

Spacecraft systems engineering

Requirements management

FMECA / reliability analysis

Risk management

DFMEA

System architecture

Configuration management

Design reviews

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Engineering master's degree

Job description

Overview

At ispace U.S., we’re redefining how we get to the Moon. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration with cost‑effective lunar transportation, supporting scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.

The U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado and focuses on high‑capacity payload lunar landers for future missions.

We’re growing rapidly and need talent that shares our passion for space.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership, lead, and coordinate requirements, V&V planning, technical budgets, interfaces, configuration management, system‑level analysis, trade studies, risk management, FDIR, failure, fault, and system reliability management through the entire life cycle of a spacecraft development program
• Lead efforts across all disciplines in defining Lander ConOps down to subsystem level requirements
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews, DFMEAs and other failure and risk identification & mitigation activities throughout all phases of the life cycle
• Lead and collaborate with functional and subsystem teams on systems engineering tasks, trade studies, and seeking opportunities to increase performance
• Seek feedback from interdisciplinary teams and experts to ensure program success
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams
• Mentor junior systems engineers and guide their technical & career development
• Help expand the company systems engineering knowledge, provide systems learning opportunities to engineers from other disciplines
• Lead the development and streamline best‑in‑class work processes for engineering and new product development in an agile, multidisciplinary environment
• Be involved in the full product lifecycle, ensuring late‑stage issues are addressed early in development
• Lead and perform architecture trade studies and analysis that will influence the overall system design and performance
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities
• Identify and drive design or operational problems to resolution to facilitate reliable and successful operations and reduce technical risk
• Identify and validate entry and exit criteria at key program lifecycle milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Minimum of 8 years' spacecraft engineering experience with 4+ years in spacecraft systems engineering, ideally during several lifecycle phases and at spacecraft level
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and their application in a fast‑paced spacecraft development program
• Cross‑functional, broad experience with several spacecraft and/or launch vehicle subsystems; including both hardware and software systems
• Deep expertise in at least one spacecraft technical area (structures, thermal, mechanical, electrical, avionics, GNC, software, etc.)
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and configuration management
• Engineering master’s degree with emphasis on systems. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Experience in defining requirements and verification plans for spacecraft systems
• Extensive contributions to the development of a spacecraft, during multiple lifecycle phases
• Extensive experience in integrated testing and change management
• Experience performing FMECA, reliability analysis, and/or hazard analysis
• Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft design, test and integration; including, but not limited to, NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5017, NASA-STD-5020, SMC-S-005 & SMC-S-016
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub‑contractor strongly preferred
• Experience in startup environment a plus

Eligibility and Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug‑free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program.