Spacecraft Systems Engineering Lead

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned engineering leader to serve as the Chief Engineer for complex aerospace programs, guiding system architecture, integration, verification, and mission assurance.

The role requires deep expertise across systems engineering, spacecraft integration, and technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a proven track record delivering large-scale spaceflight programs and mentoring engineers while balancing cost, schedule, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience leading aerospace or space programs.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, and deploying spaceflight systems.
• Experience as technical authority or engineering leader on large aerospace programs.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, spacecraft architecture, and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems across lifecycle stages.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering initiatives across systems, mechanical, electronics, software, controls, propulsion, structures, and thermal disciplines.
• Own and approve critical technical decisions, artifacts, and development documentation.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Mentor engineers and guide technical talent across multiple disciplines.
• Balance technical risk with cost and schedule to meet mission objectives.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Spacecraft Integration

Technical Leadership

Risk Management

Requirements Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, physics, or related field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in related field (preferred)

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned engineering leader to serve as the Chief Engineer for complex aerospace programs, guiding system architecture, integration, verification, and mission assurance.

The role requires deep expertise across systems engineering, spacecraft integration, and technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a proven track record delivering large-scale spaceflight programs and mentoring engineers while balancing cost, schedule, and performance.