Senior Systems Engineer, Spaceflight MBSE Lead

Iconcareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconcareers is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Austin, TX, to manage the development of Off-Planet Robotic Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong systems engineering background, effective communication skills, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to execute complex projects, ensuring adherence to both deadlines and quality. The role requires innovative problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple interrelated projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering product development experience, with at least 3+ years in R&D environments.
• 5+ years in systems engineering for space applications with a successful track record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements, milestones, and system needs using NASA engineering approaches.
• Lead design, development, and testing for a spaceflight hardware program.
• Create documentation for government contracts and technical deliverables.

Skills

Systems engineering tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM

M.S. in Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

Job description

Iconcareers is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Austin, TX, to manage the development of Off-Planet Robotic Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong systems engineering background, effective communication skills, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to execute complex projects, ensuring adherence to both deadlines and quality. The role requires innovative problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple interrelated projects concurrently.