Staff Systems Engineer, Mission Platforms

📋 Description

• Lead the definition and integration of the holistic mission platform baseline across hardware
• Define end-to-end technical roadmaps for spacecraft platform families with Business Development and
• Establish standardized baselines for platforms (HW + SW + Ops) for MLSEs to inherit.
• Serve as strategic integration liaison with Hardware Chief Engineer, FSW Architect, GSW Architect
• Run system-level simulations and analyses to ensure budgets and performance meet platform specs.
• Maintain awareness of avionics and subsystem roadmaps to meet timelines for the platform baseline.

🎯 Requirements

• MS or higher in engineering with 8+ years in multidisciplinary environments (spacecraft exposure
• Experience moving orgs from custom projects to standardized, reusable architectures.
• Extensive experience in AI & T workflows and V&V strategies with agile constraints.
• Ability to align across senior, cross-functional stakeholders without direct reports.
• Deep understanding of space vehicle dynamics, fault management, and operating to meet SLAs.
• Proven history delivering complex, software-intensive systems with strong communication skills.

🎁 Benefits

• Salary range: $216,000 - $242,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.
• Health, dental, vision coverage; 401k; disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, unlimited sick time, paid parental leave.