Sr. Systems Engineer - GNC

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is hiring a Sr. Systems Engineer at their Palo Alto, CA office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and will oversee the development and validation of ConOps.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years of experience in systems engineering. The salary ranges from $117,000 to $195,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or real-time control of complex systems.
• General understanding of spacecraft design and product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Create Concept of Operations (ConOps) development and validation.
• Develop, decompose, and flow requirements at various levels.
• Lead customer discussions regarding system design decisions.

Skills

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)

Systems Engineering

Astrodynamics

Orbial Mechanics

Spacecraft Dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or STEM field

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

At Lantaris Space Systems, we are building on a 60+ year legacy of innovation, from designing high‑gain antennas for NASAVoyager 1 and 2 to leading the industry in geostationary satellites and launching the next generation of earth‑imaging satellites. We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer in our Palo Alto, CA office who will apply their knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystems within our current programs.

Responsibilities

• Create Concept of Operations (ConOps) development and validation.
• Develop, decompose, and flow requirements at the mission, system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Manage requirements development and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain system budgets (mass, power, data).
• Develop and execute a full system validation and verification plan.
• Lead customer discussions regarding system design decisions.
• Define and conceptualize interface & operability requirements.
• Generate and maintain compliance matrix for system and subsystems.
• Facilitate collaboration across subsystems engineers to ensure compliance.
• Role‑model interpersonal behaviors that promote psychological safety and belonging.
• Provide senior technical oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities, implement risk mitigation, and drive risk mitigation to meet programmatic timelines.
• Support proposal development and explore new business opportunities that capitalize on the company’s strengths.
• Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, physics, or STEM field (or four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree).
• 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or real‑time control of complex systems.
• Experience in GNC technologies, specifically astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics and control, aerospace sensors, or chemical/electric propulsion systems.
• General understanding of spacecraft design and product life cycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on United States Government programs.
• Experience with requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, JAMA).
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB and creating software tools for verification activities.
• Familiarity with software architecture, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with risk management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience developing technical processes and tailoring processes for unique programs.

Salary & Benefits

The base pay for this position within California is $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.