Sr. Systems Engineer - GNC

Intuitive Machines; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in California is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to contribute to GNC-enabled spacecraft projects in Palo Alto.

You will apply systems engineering to ConOps development, requirements flowdown, and verification across mission, system, and component levels. The role emphasizes integration, verification, and collaboration with subsystems to ensure ACS, propulsion, and astrodynamics meet mission goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics or STEM; four additional years may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years of 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.
• US citizenship or permanent resident

Responsibilities

• Create a 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 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 within the organization.
• Provide senior technical oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering is maintained.
• Ensure technical teams properly identify technical risks and opportunities, implement appropriate risk mitigation and action plans, and drive mitigation of risks to meet programmatic timelines.
• Support proposal development and help explore new business opportunities that capitalize on our company's strengths.
• Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results.

Skills

GNC technologies

Astrodynamics

Orbital mechanics

Spacecraft dynamics

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Job description

Please review the job details below.

At Lantaris Space Systems, we are building upon our 60+ year legacy of innovation, from designing the high gain antennas for NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 which have raced beyond the heliosphere through interstellar space to establishing ourselves as the industry leader in geostationary satellites delivering services like broadband internet access, satellite radio, and direct-to-home satellite television. We designed the next generation of earth imaging satellites, built the Psyche spacecraft to study asteroids, and are partnering with NASA on our PPE program and supporting the SDA in creating national security assets.

Lanteris Space seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer for our Palo Alto, CA offices who can apply their knowledge and experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystems to participate in systems engineering activities in support of our current programs. The ideal candidate will apply the systems engineering discipline to complex spacecraft designs including ConOps development, requirements management, requirements decomposition & flowdown. As the program progresses, your focus would transition to integration, verification, and validation activities. Your familiarity with GNC technologies, specifically related to the intersection of Attitude Control System (ACS), software, Chemical and Electric Propulsion systems, and astrodynamics will enable the spacecraft’s design to meet its mission requirements.

You will be responsible for some or of all of the following:

• Create a 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 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 within the organization
• Provide senior technical oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering is maintained
• Ensure technical teams properly identify technical risks and opportunities, implement appropriate risk mitigation and action plans, and drive mitigation of risks to meet programmatic timelines
• Support proposal development and help explore new business opportunities that capitalize on our company's strengths
• Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, math, physics or STEM field. 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 of 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 any requirements management systems (i.e. DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
• Experience coding in C, C++, Python, or Matlab & creating software tools for verification activities a plus
• Familiarity with software architecture, verification, and validation
• Familiarity with risk management
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience developing technical processes, and tailoring processes for unique programs

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

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.