Spacecraft Systems Architect-MBSE & Conceptual Design Lead

Momentus

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Momentus, located in San Jose, California, is hiring a Systems Architect Engineer to support the conceptualization and development of advanced spacecraft. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering and is proficient in modeling, simulation, and system design.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary between $160,000 – $200,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, flexible PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
  • Experience with spacecraft design or operations.
  • Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze technical trade-offs of system and subsystem-level solutions.
  • Develop and maintain system models within an MBSE framework.
  • Work closely with product managers to validate assumptions.

Skills

Modeling and simulation
Computational physics
Python
MATLAB/Simulink
C++

Education

Advanced degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or systems engineering

Tools

STK
FreeFlyer

Job description

Momentus, located in San Jose, California, is hiring a Systems Architect Engineer to support the conceptualization and development of advanced spacecraft. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering and is proficient in modeling, simulation, and system design.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary between $160,000 – $200,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, flexible PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan. U.S. citizenship is required.

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