Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Doist; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to guide the development, testing, and operation of lunar landers and space systems. You will support system engineering processes and provide technical leadership to subsystems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in space missions, a strong background in systems engineering, and the ability to lead teams and communicate with partners and customers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of space mission experience.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design development for a lunar lander or space-based system.
• Manage the concept of operations, mission and system requirements, design configuration, technical budgets, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, V&V planning, and technical risk and mitigation plan identification, through the entire life cycle of the program
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams
• Work side‑by‑side with the systems engineering team, Mission Director, and key partners and customers
• Support the technical formulation of Interface Definition Documents, Interface Control Documents, integration plans, operation plans for partner and/or payload organizations
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the partner and/or payload engineers
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reports
• Lead technical presentations and/or demonstrations
• Communicate with multiple engineering disciplines, partners, and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges

Skills

Systems engineering

Structure/thermal design

Avionics systems

Power systems

Propulsion systems

Flight software

Mission management

Risk management

Trajectory analysis

Education

BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company’s lunar landers and space systems. This position will support the system engineering development process and be a source of technical guidance to all subsystems. This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager. An ideal candidate for this role would be capable of supporting and/or leading a program’s systems engineering team.

Job Responsibilities

• Design development for a lunar lander and/or other space-based system
• Managing the concept of operations, mission and system requirements, design configuration, technical budgets, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, V&V planning, and technical risk and mitigation plan identification, through the entire life cycle of the program
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams
• Work side‑by‑side with the systems engineering team, Mission Director, and key partners and customers
• Support the technical formulation of Interface Definition Documents, Interface Control Documents, integration plans, operation plans for partner and/or payload organizations
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the partner and/or payload engineers
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reports
• Lead technical presentations and/or demonstrations
• Communicate with multiple engineering disciplines, partners, and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: systems engineering, structure/thermal design and analysis, avionics systems, power systems, propulsion system, communication systems, flight software, mission management, S&MA, trajectory analysis, launch vehicle constraints, risk management, and system configuration management.

Strong understanding of space and launch vehicle mission environments. BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related fields. Minimum 3 years of relevant space mission experience. Advanced degrees may additionally be considered in lieu of professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing space systems, from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams
• Knowledge of Human-rated space systems
• Knowledgeable of System V&V planning
• Knowledgeable of Range Safety compliance
• Knowledgeable of EMI/EMC specifications and verification methods
• Knowledgeable of Model Based Systems Engineering
• Mission Operations experience with space systems or similar

Salary

The good faith base salary rang e is $110,000-$140,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Company Culture

We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Export Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Disclaimer

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