Systems Engineer

E-Space; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful space projects

Sustainability focus

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

E-Space in Saratoga, CA is seeking a senior space systems engineer with 15+ years of experience to own spacecraft-level architectures and the digital thread. You will drive ICDs, verification closure, MBSE adoption, and cross-vehicle interfaces across a multi-satellite fleet.

We require strong leadership, a background in RF/communications, and direct experience from SRR to on-orbit operations. This exempt, full-time role offers a highly competitive base pay and total compensation, with ITAR/EAR

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive systems engineering experience in the space industry.
• Flight project lifecycle from SRR through on-orbit operations.
• Constellation program experience with spacecraft-level architecture or verification.
• ICD/ design review leadership with baselines defended before review boards.
• Digital communications background in RF link design or related areas.
• Prior subsystem depth before transitioning to systems engineering.
• Proven ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Ability to make and defend technical decisions under uncertainty with rationale.

Responsibilities

• System architecture— requirements decomposition, allocation to subsystems, ICD development and baseline control.
• Verification & Validation— plan development, TPM tracking, requirements matrix management.
• Electrical systems— spacecraft power distribution, grounding, EMI/EMC, signal integrity.
• Integration & Test— AI&T campaign planning, FlatSat and HIL operations, anomaly disposition.
• Configuration management— baseline control, CCB, ECO management across engineering and production.
• Digital thread / MBSE— connect requirements, design artifacts, verification evidence in a traceable data architecture.

Skills

Systems engineering

RF link design

MBSE

Cross-vehicle interface

Team leadership

Decision making

Tools

DOORS NG

Cameo

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

With Space Systems Electrical Engineering (SSEE) as an organic fifth function, the SE holds sole authority over the spacecraft-level electrical architecture and the electrical ICD framework to which every hardware VP and Semiconductor Development designs. The scope extends beyond the spacecraft — the SE owns the program digital thread connecting requirements through design, verification, as-built records, and on-orbit telemetry.

What you’ll be doing:

• System architecture—requirementsdecomposition, allocation to subsystem budgets, ICD development and baseline control, and trade space management across mass, power, pointing, and cost.

• Verification & Validation— V&V plan development, TPM definition and tracking, requirements compliance matrix management, environmental test planning (TVAC, vibration/acoustic, EMI/EMC), and test data disposition.

• Electrical systems— spacecraft-level power distribution, grounding and shielding, EMI/EMC (MIL-STD-461 or equivalent), signal integrity, and connector/harness standards; sufficient depth to own the electrical ICD framework and evaluate design compliance across all subsystems.

• Integration & Test— AI&T campaign planning and execution,FlatSatand HIL facility operations, environmental test readiness review process, and anomaly investigation and disposition.

• Configuration management— configuration baseline control, CCB process administration, and engineering change order management across both engineering and production phases.

• Digital thread / MBSE— connecting requirements, design artifacts, verification evidence, and as-built records in a traceable data architecture; working familiarity with MBSE tools (DOORS NG, Cameo,SysML) and digital thread architectures.

What you bring to this role:

• 15+years progressive systems engineering experience in the space industry, with at least one flight projectcarriedfrom SRR through on-orbit operations.

• Constellation program experience— direct accountability for spacecraft-level architecture, cross-vehicle interface management, or system-level verification across a multi-satellite fleet. This is a required differentiator, not a preference.

• ICD and design review leadership— direct responsibility for requirements traceability and verification closure; presented and defended technical baselines at formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR) before a standing review board.

• Digital communications background—demonstratedbackground in RF link design, phased array systems, modem/waveform, or OSI Layer 1–2 protocol architecture.

• Priorsubsystem depth— hands-on subsystem leadership (payload, bus, or ground) before transitioning to systems engineering. This prior depth is the foundation for the technical credibilityrequiredto arbitrate disputes across RF, power, structures, software, and semiconductors.

• Team leadership—demonstratedrecord of building and developing multi-discipline systems engineering teams, includingrecruitingandretainingPrincipal Engineers.

• Candidates mustdemonstratethe ability to make and defend binding technical decisions under uncertainty — including accepting residual risk with documented rationale — andto holda technical position under schedule or cost pressure. Experiencepresenting toand defending technical baselines before external review boards isrequire

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $190,000- $225,000annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

This role requires access to controlled technical data. Under U.S. law (ITAR/EAR), we can only consider U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status).

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off