Senior Systems Engineer, Space Optics & Ground Station (Remote)

Archangel Lightworks; United States; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

25 days annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Archangel Lightworks is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own major subsystems for satellite link and ground station integration. You will specify, verify, and optimize system performance, collaborate with external partners, and drive MBSE practices across engineering teams.

You will mentor mid-level engineers, manage system documentation, and help shape verification plans, risk analyses and safety considerations for space-grade programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems engineering of complex communications or related systems.
• Experience with MBSE/SysML and ECSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Own systems or subsystems, leading specification and verification.
• Drive requirements, designs, models and documents for cross-functional teams.
• Lead sprint planning and Agile workflows, mentor junior engineers and coordinate supplier activity.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

SysML

Requirement analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Python

Matlab/Simulink

Cloud/distributed systems

Education

BSc or MSc in Systems Engineering

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Archangel Lightworks is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own major subsystems for satellite link and ground station integration. You will specify, verify, and optimize system performance, collaborate with external partners, and drive MBSE practices across engineering teams.

You will mentor mid-level engineers, manage system documentation, and help shape verification plans, risk analyses and safety considerations for space-grade programs.