An innovative aerospace and robotics organisation is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to support the development of advanced autonomous navigation and control systems for next-generation robotic and orbital platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, contributing to technologies designed for challenging and remote environments.
Working within a highly collaborative engineering team, the successful candidate will help design and implement sophisticated autonomy software, enabling coordinated operations across multiple autonomous systems while supporting cutting-edge exploration missions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop decentralised navigation and decision-making algorithms for autonomous robotic and orbital systems
Develop robust autonomy software capable of operating in challenging and unstructured environments
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate autonomy systems with hardware platforms
Utilise simulation tools and techniques to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
Conduct simulations, testing, and validation activities to refine algorithms and software performance
Ensure software solutions meet industry standards for safety, reliability, and mission-critical performance
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications and verification plans
Participate in technical reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments throughout the development lifecycle
Research and integrate emerging technologies and advancements within autonomy, robotics, and intelligent systems
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Commercial experience developing autonomy software for autonomous systems
Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Swarm coordination and task allocation
State estimation and cooperative localisation
Object identification, modelling, and tracking
Motion planning and control for robotic or autonomous platforms
Strong programming capability in C++ and/or Python
Experience working with ROS (Robot Operating System)
Comfortable operating within agile, research-driven, and interdisciplinary engineering environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams
Proven innovation through projects, publications, patents, or technical achievements
Eligibility to work within a security-conscious environment
Desirable Experience
Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Robotics, Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
Experience with multi-agent autonomous systems in space or extreme environments
Familiarity with real-time or space-grade operating systems and software frameworks
Experience with containers and virtualisation technologies such as Docker or VirtualBox
Knowledge of sensor integration and calibration
Experience supporting end-to-end deployment of autonomous or networked software systems
This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering organisation developing breakthrough autonomous technologies for space and advanced robotic applications. The role would suit an engineer passionate about autonomy, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges within mission-critical environments.
Location: Greater Denver Area, CO Working Model: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Salary: $130,000-$150,000 + equity + benefits
A fast-growing space technology company is looking to add two Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to its spacecraft engineering team in Colorado.
This is an opportunity to work on next-generation small satellite platforms in a highly collaborative, engineering-led environment where you’ll have direct ownership over flight hardware from early concept phases through integration and launch preparation.
The team is looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, working closely across disciplines, and operating in a fast-paced NewSpace environment with a high level of autonomy and visibility.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design activities for small satellite platforms and spacecraft hardware
Create CAD layouts, detailed parts, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation
Apply GD&T and tolerancing best practices throughout the design lifecycle
Collaborate closely with structural and thermal engineering teams on spacecraft packaging, coatings, and thermal solutions
Support hardware integration, vibration testing, and environmental test activities
Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers where appropriate
Support spacecraft development from proposal phase through launch readiness
Requirements
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
6+ years of mechanical design experience within aerospace or space systems
Direct experience working on spacecraft, satellite buses, or flight hardware
Strong CAD experience, ideally with SolidWorks or Onshape
Experience creating manufacturing and assembly drawings
Comfortable working with PDM/version control and engineering release processes
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and mechanical analysis
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
Small satellite or NewSpace experience
Mechanism design and testing
Environmental/vibration testing support
Thermal and structural integration exposure
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Familiarity with spacecraft environmental standards and launch requirements
Additional Information
Relocation support can be considered for strong candidates
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, floating holidays, and equity participation
Applicants must be US citizens
If you’d like to hear more, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion: e.hay@evona.com
An innovative space technology company developing advanced robotics and mobility systems for lunar and planetary exploration is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role will support the design, integration, and testing of RF systems for space-based platforms, including satellites and planetary rovers, within a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, analyse, and integrate RF subsystems for space and communications platforms
Perform electromagnetic simulations and RF trade studies to support system design decisions
Develop and execute RF and antenna test plans, including VSWR, gain, and radiation pattern analysis
Build, integrate, and test RF hardware and communications payloads
Create and analyse link budgets for space-to-Earth communications systems
Conduct antenna co-site and interference analysis
Use industry-standard RF modelling and simulation tools to validate system performance
Produce detailed technical documentation, reports, and test results
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external vendors throughout development cycles
Key Requirements
Strong background in RF systems design, analysis, and testing
Hands-on experience building and testing RF hardware and RF test racks
Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators, and power meters
Ability to develop and execute RF validation and verification plans against technical requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of RF engineering experience
Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in fast-paced environments
Eligibility to work on U.S. regulated aerospace programmes
This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering aerospace organisation focused on enabling the future of lunar and planetary exploration. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge RF technologies supporting next-generation space missions in a collaborative and innovative environment.
An innovative space mobility company is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead the delivery of advanced spacecraft programs supporting national security, civil, and commercial missions. This role will own full program execution across technical delivery, cost, schedule, integration, and customer engagement from development through launch and on-orbit operations.
The successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in spacecraft systems, integration & test, or mission engineering, combined with proven experience leading complex hardware-intensive space programs through major development milestones and flight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of spacecraft and subsystem development programs, with accountability for technical performance, cost, and schedule
Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and test teams
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and customer delivery commitments
Manage program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints, ensuring proactive mitigation and execution recovery where required
Lead customer interactions, technical reviews, and milestone activities including SRR, PDR, CDR, and launch readiness reviews
Support spacecraft integration, launch preparation, commissioning, and mission execution activities
Contribute to proposal development, capture efforts, and future mission planning as the organisation scales
Help establish scalable program execution processes within a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
Key Requirements
Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Significant experience leading satellite or spacecraft programs through development, launch, and/or on-orbit operations
Strong technical background in systems engineering, spacecraft integration & test, payloads, or related mission-critical disciplines
Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional hardware programs under demanding cost and schedule constraints
Experience leading formal milestone reviews and customer-facing program activities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and executive audiences
Comfortable operating within a high-accountability, fast-moving development environment
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of next-generation spacecraft programs at a company operating at the forefront of space mobility and mission innovation. The role offers significant ownership, visibility, and long-term growth potential within a fast-scaling and mission-driven organisation.
We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.
As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors to lead development of advanced sensing systems for autonomous lunar rover operations.
The Role
You will lead the Sensor Team, owning the sensing architecture that enables autonomous navigation, localization, and control across lunar surface mobility systems.
Working at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, perception, and space exploration, you’ll help develop mission-critical technologies supporting future NASA lunar missions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development of sensing architectures for autonomous robotic platforms
Own sensor integration activities including drivers, middleware, calibration, synchronization, and sensor fusion
Support integration with localization, mapping, planning, and autonomy systems
Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to optimize rover sensing capabilities
Support simulation, field testing, hardware bring-up, and performance validation activities
Drive technical decision-making around sensor selection, integration, and system performance
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the autonomy and perception teams
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience developing sensing or perception systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles
Experience with sensing technologies such as LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs, or similar systems
Strong understanding of sensor fusion, calibration, synchronization, and coordinate transformations
Experience with ROS, cFS, or similar robotics middleware environments
Strong C++ and embedded software experience
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
US Person status required
Preferred Experience
Experience with SLAM, perception systems, or autonomous navigation
Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical systems
Experience with EKF, factor graphs, or advanced estimation techniques
Advanced degree related to robotics, sensing, or autonomous systems
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and robotics systems that will directly support future lunar exploration missions and long-duration planetary mobility.
Staff Flight Software Engineer – Space Robotics & Autonomous Systems
We are supporting a leading space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.
As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to lead development efforts around NASA’s core Flight System (cFS) for mission-critical robotic and spaceflight applications.
The Role
You will serve as a technical authority across cFS architecture, embedded flight software, and avionics integration, helping develop reliable real-time software systems for lunar mobility, robotic operations, and autonomous space missions.
Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you’ll collaborate closely with software, robotics, avionics, and systems teams to deliver flight-ready solutions for future NASA missions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development, integration, and deployment of NASA core Flight System (cFS) applications
Support embedded flight software architecture for robotic and autonomous space systems
Integrate cFS with RTOS platforms and avionics hardware architectures
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across robotics, GNC, systems, and hardware engineering
Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and mission test activities
Drive software verification, validation, and flight certification best practices
Mentor engineers on cFS architecture and mission-critical software development
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience within embedded software, avionics, or mission-critical robotics systems
Strong experience with NASA core Flight System (cFS)
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience with RTOS environments and spacecraft data handling architectures
Familiarity with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, or spaceflight applications
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
US Person status required
Preferred Experience
Experience with GNC software integration or FDIR strategies
Familiarity with planetary robotics or crewed spacecraft systems
Experience with LEON or RISC-V space-grade processors
Understanding of aerospace software standards and flight certification processes
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on real lunar exploration systems and contribute directly to autonomous technologies supporting the future of human space exploration.
We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and planetary systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.
As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead quality, safety, reliability, and compliance activities across critical lunar exploration programs.
The Role
You will serve as a key technical authority across Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance, ensuring complex aerospace systems are developed, tested, and delivered to the highest standards in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
This position will play a critical role supporting lunar vehicle programs designed for future NASA missions and human space exploration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Safety & Mission Assurance activities across lunar vehicle and spaceflight programs
Manage and maintain Quality Management Systems and compliance processes
Develop and enforce quality, safety, and reliability policies aligned with aerospace and NASA standards
Support audits, inspections, nonconformance tracking, corrective actions, and risk mitigation activities
Oversee compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, FAR/DFARS, OSHA, and related regulatory standards
Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and external partners
Lead and mentor SMA personnel across multidisciplinary programs
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
9+ years of experience within aerospace, defense, NASA, or high-reliability industries
Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems
Strong background in audits, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
Ability to balance rigorous safety standards within fast-paced development environments
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
US Person status required
Preferred Experience
Previous leadership experience managing SMA or quality teams
Experience supporting spaceflight or human-rated programs
Familiarity with CMMI Level 3+ environments
OSHA certification or operational safety experience
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to help ensure the safety, reliability, and success of next-generation lunar exploration systems supporting future human missions to the Moon and beyond.
We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence on the Moon.
As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and verification of advanced lunar vehicle systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The Role
You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system-level design, integration, verification, and technical performance management for a cutting-edge lunar mobility program supporting future NASA missions.
Key Responsibilities
Support system design, integration, and verification activities across flight vehicle programs
Work with subsystem teams to assess technical performance, design margins, and system-level requirements
Manage technical budgets including mass, power, and interface utilization
Develop and maintain interface control documentation and verification plans
Support system-level modeling, analysis, testing, and validation activities
Ensure compliance with NASA standards and engineering best practices
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external NASA stakeholders
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within aerospace or complex engineering environments
Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, flight hardware, and software integration
Experience with requirements management, interface control, and verification planning
Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo and requirements tools such as DOORS or Jama
Strong communication and organizational skills
US Person status required
Preferred Experience
Human-rated spacecraft or Class A spaceflight mission experience
Mission operations, integration, and test campaign experience
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR environments and export-controlled programs
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation lunar exploration systems and work on technologies that will support future human missions beyond Earth.
Principal Systems Engineer – Lunar Mobility & Space Robotics
We are supporting an innovative space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems for future planetary exploration missions. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a key leadership role across one of their flagship lunar vehicle programs.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of lunar surface mobility, helping drive the design, integration, testing, and deployment of complex robotic and spacecraft systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The Role
As Principal Systems Engineer, you will lead Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) activities across advanced lunar mobility programs, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful system development and mission execution.
You will help shape system architectures, manage technical requirements, oversee integration and verification activities, and provide technical leadership across highly complex engineering programs designed for operation in extreme environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities across advanced lunar mobility and robotic systems programs
Drive requirements definition, traceability, verification, and validation activities
Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of spacecraft and autonomous systems
Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful program execution
Develop and manage technical documentation including ICDs, IDDs, trade studies, CONOPS, and risk assessments
Participate in technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and customer presentations
Support project planning, technical decision-making, and overall systems architecture development
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
10+ years of experience within systems engineering, product development, or complex hardware programs
Strong background in requirements management and systems architecture
Experience working with spacecraft, robotics, autonomous systems, or other highly complex engineering products
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software system integration
Experience working with technical documentation, interface control, and verification processes
Preferred Experience
Lunar mobility, robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicle experience
Previous leadership or SEIT management experience
PMP certification
Experience supporting government contracts or regulated aerospace programs
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to help build technologies that will directly contribute to the future of lunar exploration and long-duration space operations.
You’ll be joining a team developing real systems for real missions, working on cutting-edge robotics, mobility, and autonomous technologies designed for the Moon and beyond.
An innovative aerospace company developing advanced lunar mobility and robotic systems is seeking an AI&T Project Engineer to support spacecraft and vehicle integration, verification, and environmental testing activities.
This role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate and execute test campaigns for next-generation spaceflight hardware in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of spacecraft and vehicle test campaigns
Coordinate schedules, budgets, facilities, and engineering teams
Develop test plans, procedures, and verification methods
Support assembly, integration, and rapid prototyping activities
Oversee environmental testing including vibe, TVAC, acoustics, static load, and EMI/EMC
Manage Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and post-test reporting
Drive continuous improvement across testing and integration processes
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software Engineering, or similar
2+ years’ experience in AI&T, systems engineering, or technical project management
Experience supporting environmental test campaigns for aerospace or complex hardware systems
Familiarity with NASA or equivalent aerospace testing standards
Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills
Experience using MS Project, Jira, or similar tools
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