Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer
New York
Full time: Onsite
My client is a specialist engineering company who provide complex, turn-key solutions for the space sector, including applications in astrophysics, accelerators, lasers, and nuclear fusion.
They deliver cutting-edge instrumentation to high-profile clients such as major space agencies and aerospace companies, contributing to over 50 instruments for various research and innovation centers.
With a multinational presence, their offices span several key locations across Europe and the U.S.
The Role:
My client is currently seeking a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineers for their systems engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. You will also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of their Space Systems missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead small satellite missions through full lifecycle: design, AIT, launch, and operations.
- Oversee technical reviews and customer meetings for program success.
- Serve as technical lead for bids and new mission development.
- Assist and own technical development of spacecraft missions
- Assist with program management
- Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
Requirements:
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience leading satellite developments as a Systems Engineer.
- Experience across all phases of a program life cycle.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, mission-driven, and a team player.
- Bonus: Experience in GNC, Electronics, or Software.
