Senior System Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: California, USA

We are working with an innovative and rapidly growing space company in California that is developing next-generation spacecraft and mission systems. Following continued growth, they are looking to add a Senior Systems Engineer to their team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of complex space systems, working across the full lifecycle from concept and architecture through to integration, testing, and mission execution.

The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for defining system requirements, driving technical decisions, and ensuring successful integration across multiple engineering disciplines.

You will work closely with teams across GNC, Flight Software, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical, and Mission Operations to deliver high-performance spacecraft and mission-critical systems.

The position offers significant technical ownership and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge space technology.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage system-level requirements and technical specifications
Develop spacecraft and mission system architectures
Lead requirements decomposition, verification, and validation activities
Conduct trade studies and technical assessments
Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support integration, testing, and flight readiness activities
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the development lifecycle
Support design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR
Ensure system performance meets mission objectives and customer requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
Proven experience within the aerospace, defense, or space industry
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
Experience developing complex spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or mission-critical systems
Experience with requirements management and system verification activities
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed