Senior Systems Engineer, Spacecraft & Cross‑Discipline

Portal Space Systems; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Space Systems, headquartered in Bothell, WA, is seeking a Staff Multi-disciplined (Systems) Engineer to lead cross‑functional system engineering activities for space programs. You will coordinate across engineering disciplines and suppliers, drive interface consensus, perform trade studies, and support definition through integration readiness with hands‑on technical contributions.

The role emphasizes lightweight artifacts, disciplined modeling, and ongoing systems thinking to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an individual contributor in multiple engineering disciplines on complex or mission-critical systems.
• Experience examining industry processes, tailoring with traceability.
• Experience with design/diagramming/modeling tools: Visio, Cameo, Rhapsody, Mermaid, draw.io.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across engineering disciplines and suppliers.
• Drive cross-functional consensus on interfaces and requirements.
• Perform trade studies and risk assessments.
• Support execution from system definition through integration readiness.
• Own hands-on technical contribution to Portal teams.

Skills

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Trade studies

Ownership & mentoring

Analytical reasoning

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tools

Visio

Cameo

Rhapsody

Mermaid

draw.io

Job description

Portal Space Systems, headquartered in Bothell, WA, is seeking a Staff Multi-disciplined (Systems) Engineer to lead cross‑functional system engineering activities for space programs. You will coordinate across engineering disciplines and suppliers, drive interface consensus, perform trade studies, and support definition through integration readiness with hands‑on technical contributions.

The role emphasizes lightweight artifacts, disciplined modeling, and ongoing systems thinking to deliver