Principal Systems Engineer

Compensation:
Fractional ownership opportunity throughout the start-up phase. Transition to W2 upon investor funding or contractual award.

Role Overview
As a consulting Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle for our missions, ensuring seamless integration of complex systems while mentoring teams and shaping our technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams (hardware, software, operations) to deliver mission-critical solutions. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation.
• Requirements Derivation &; Management: Translate high-level mission objectives into actionable system/sub-system requirements. Maintain traceability and manage changes across the product lifecycle.
• System Modeling: Develop and validate system models (MBSE, SysML) to optimize architecture, performance, and risk & opportunity management .
• Verification & Validation: create test plans, evaluate results, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in systems engineering, with experience in space systems, satellites, or the broader aerospace industry.
• Proven track record in requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama) and modeling tools (Cameo).
• Strong grasp of systems engineering principles (requirements, architecture, trade studies, FMEA).
• Leadership experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with autonomous systems, fault management, or mission operations.
• Knowledge of space mission design, radiation hardening, and constellations.
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices.

Why Join Us?
Equity stake in a high-growth startup.
Remote-friendly with flexible hours.
Cutting-edge tech: Work with advanced tools and platforms
Impact: Directly contribute to missions that redefine space sustainability.

Compensation:
Fractional ownership opportunity throughout the start-up phase. Transition to W2 upon investor funding or contractual award.

Additional Information:
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and comply with US space regulations and security protocols.