Ground Systems Software Engineer

  • Location: Mountain View, California
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7919
  • Salary: NON 165,000

Ground Systems Software Engineer
Location: Remote (Preferred: San Jose, CA or Littleton, CO)
Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 USD

About the Opportunity
Join an innovative space technology company designing, building, and operating advanced satellite systems supporting Earth observation, communications, scientific missions, technology demonstrations, and exploration programs.
We are seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineer to architect, integrate, and maintain the digital backbone connecting spacecraft to mission control. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with external Ground Station-as-a-Service (GSaaS) providers, Satellite Operations, IT, and Ground Software teams to ensure secure, automated, and reliable telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C), and payload data flows.
Success in this role requires the ability to understand complex network topologies and software architectures, synthesize requirements from multiple stakeholders, and deliver robust, scalable solutions that support mission success.


Key Responsibilities
Provider Integration

  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external ground station providers, managing API integrations, software configurations, and operational interfaces.
  • Work with commercial GSaaS networks and understand their operational nuances.

Network Architecture

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure networking infrastructure, including VPNs, IPsec tunnels, cloud routing, and firewall configurations.
  • Ensure seamless connectivity between ground stations, cloud infrastructure, and mission control systems.

Data Flow Management

  • Lead software and network bring-up activities for new ground stations.
  • Coordinate end-to-end testing, packet routing validation, and system characterization with Satellite Operations teams.

Systems Engineering

  • Develop and maintain ground segment Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
  • Translate provider requirements into actionable software configurations and operational procedures.

Troubleshooting & Operations Support

  • Act as the first line of defense for software, network, and data-flow issues during satellite operations.
  • Diagnose and resolve problems ranging from packet loss to mission-impacting communication failures.

Communications Security

  • Serve as the communications security (COMSEC) and network security focal point.
  • Ensure secure data transport through encryption, authentication, and key management practices across multiple providers.

Modem & Radio Software Integration

  • Work with software-defined radios (SDRs) and commercial software modems to ensure compatibility and reliable signal processing pipelines.
  • Support integration and optimization efforts for ground communication systems.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in systems design, network engineering, ground software, or IT infrastructure.
  • Strong Linux administration and command-line experience.
  • Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for automation and API interaction.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, UDP, VPNs, routing, firewalls, and secure networking practices.
  • Experience integrating with REST APIs or gRPC services.
  • Familiarity with commercial ground modems, SDRs, or signal processing frameworks such as GNU Radio, Kratos, or qRadio.
  • Ability to solve problems independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience integrating with commercial ground station providers such as KSAT, Leaf Space, or RBC Signals.
  • Familiarity with satellite communications protocols and CCSDS standards.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS or GCP.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, Ansible, and Docker.
  • Amateur radio operator experience or a strong understanding of RF fundamentals and their relationship to networking and software systems.

Why Join Us?

  • Help build and maintain the infrastructure that connects spacecraft to mission operations.
  • Work with cutting-edge satellite communications technologies and global ground networks.
  • Collaborate with highly skilled engineering, operations, and software teams.
  • Influence the architecture and scalability of mission-critical ground systems.
  • Play a direct role in enabling successful satellite missions and future space capabilities.

 

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Senior Test Integration Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7918
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Test Integration Engineer

Build the Hardware That Will Drive the Next Generation of Space Exploration

We're looking for a Senior Test Integration Engineer to join an innovative aerospace team developing next-generation robotic and planetary vehicle systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take prototypes from the lab to fully integrated vehicle systems, leading development testing, troubleshooting complex hardware, and helping mature cutting-edge technology into flight-ready products.

If you enjoy building, testing, breaking, fixing, and improving hardware in a fast-paced development environment, this is an opportunity to have a direct impact on revolutionary space technology.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Integrate prototype subsystems and complete vehicle assemblies
  • Plan and execute development and qualification test campaigns
  • Support verification and validation of flight hardware
  • Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
  • Perform environmental and vehicle-level testing, including thermal, vibration, and mobility testing
  • Develop test procedures, plans, reports, and documentation
  • Design and build custom test fixtures and integration equipment
  • Analyze test data and provide actionable feedback to design teams
  • Collaborate closely with systems, design, manufacturing, and production engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 4-8 years of experience in test engineering, systems integration, prototype development, or hardware validation
  • Hands-on experience working with electromechanical systems, robotics, vehicles, or complex hardware
  • Experience planning and executing development and verification testing
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems
  • Experience using instrumentation and data acquisition systems
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving engineering environment where designs evolve rapidly
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
  • U.S. Person status required

Nice to Have

  • Experience developing prototype vehicles or robotic systems
  • Flight hardware testing or qualification experience
  • Background in environmental testing, including thermal, vibration, dust, or mobility testing
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), or embedded systems
  • Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools

Why Join?

You'll be joining a collaborative engineering team working on advanced aerospace systems from concept through qualification. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with prototype hardware, influence vehicle development, and solve complex technical challenges in a highly collaborative environment where your work has a tangible impact.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development and educational reimbursement
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology alongside a highly skilled engineering team

Mechanisms Engineer – Lanham

  • Location: Midland Intl, Texas
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7914
  • Salary: NON 11,000

Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of precision mechanical systems for advanced engineering applications. This role will contribute to both new product development and continuous product improvement, ensuring successful delivery of hardware from concept through integration, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, innovative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to bring complex mechanical systems from design to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, performing analyses and trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Execute detailed engineering design activities in accordance with established engineering standards, processes, and program requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration, assembly, verification, and testing activities.
  • Work with external suppliers and manufacturing partners by defining requirements, reviewing designs, and tracking development progress.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, drawings, interface definitions, and test procedures.
  • Define, manage, and validate mechanical interfaces between subsystems and components.
  • Support qualification and environmental testing activities, including vibration, thermal, and other validation efforts.
  • Investigate hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Present technical findings, design updates, and recommendations during engineering reviews.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, emerging technologies, and innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis involving complex hardware systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience working in highly regulated, high-performance, or advanced technology industries.
  • Familiarity with multidisciplinary systems that incorporate electrical, software, or controls engineering.
  • Experience supporting products throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept through testing and delivery.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and ownership mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail with a focus on engineering quality and documentation accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Technical Tools & Software

CAD & Design

  • Experience with industry-standard 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent.

Engineering Analysis

  • Familiarity with engineering analysis techniques and tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Product Data Management

  • Experience using PLM, PDM, or similar engineering data management systems.

General Software

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Spacecraft Integration Technician

  • Location: Littleton, Colorado
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #7901

Spacecraft Integration Technician – 6 month contract – Colorado

Hands-on role building real satellites. You’ll assemble, integrate, and test small satellite subsystems — electronics, structures, propulsion, antennas, payloads — working cleanroom-side with a tight-knit engineering team.

What you’ll do:

Build and test satellite hardware. Troubleshoot integration issues. Keep meticulous records. Work to strict cleanroom and QC standards alongside engineers who actually want your input.

What you’ll need:

1–4 years hands-on mechanical or electronics assembly/integration experience. Comfortable with hand tools, torque tools, wiring diagrams, and work instructions. Soldering/harness experience a plus. Sharp attention to detail and steady hands.

Bonus points: IPC solder certs, spacecraft lifting/handling experience, prior work on developmental satellite systems, or space-qualified components experience.

If you like building things that go to space and don’t mind a cleanroom suit — this one’s for you.

Please send your resume to richard@evona.com

Safety & Mission Assurance Manager

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7887
  • Salary: NON 160,000

Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager

Human Spaceflight | Lunar Exploration | Systems Safety

Do you want to help ensure the safety and reliability of the next generation of human-rated space vehicles?

We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced mobility systems and robotic vehicles for future lunar exploration missions. They're seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead safety, reliability, and mission assurance activities across one of the most ambitious human spaceflight programs currently in development.

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safety of both astronauts and mission-critical hardware as humanity prepares for its next era of exploration beyond Earth.

The Opportunity

As the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, you'll serve as the technical authority for safety, reliability, and mission assurance across a groundbreaking aerospace program.

You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, test, and program teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, conduct safety reviews, and establish the processes that ensure mission success. This role offers the chance to influence vehicle design, operational safety, and mission readiness from concept through deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead all Safety & Mission Assurance activities across a major aerospace program

  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety, reliability, and mission assurance policies

  • Perform hazard analyses and identify potential failure modes throughout the product lifecycle

  • Work with engineering teams to define, implement, and verify risk mitigation strategies

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • Hazard Reports

    • FMECA activities

    • Reliability assessments

    • Service life analyses

    • Risk management processes

  • Partner with Quality teams to ensure effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance processes

  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis activities

  • Support workforce safety initiatives and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards

  • Coordinate milestone reviews, safety review boards, and mission assurance assessments

  • Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and government regulations

  • Drive continuous improvement of safety and reliability processes across the organization

  • Mentor and lead mission assurance personnel and cross-functional teams

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

  • 6+ years of experience in Safety, Reliability, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, or Quality Engineering within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries

  • Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or complex aerospace programs

  • Experience creating and implementing Hazard Analysis reports

  • Experience participating in or leading Safety Review Panels

  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Ability to balance rigorous safety standards with fast-paced development schedules

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Previous leadership experience managing Safety & Mission Assurance teams

  • Human-rated vehicle or crewed spaceflight programs

  • Reliability engineering and reliability prediction methodologies

  • FMECA and fault tree analysis

  • Flight hardware development programs

  • Spacecraft, launch vehicle, rover, or mobility platform experience

  • Programs that have successfully launched or operated in space

  • OSHA 10 Certification

  • Familiarity with:

    • FAR

    • DFARS

    • NASA standards and requirements

    • Aerospace safety review processes

Why Join?

  • Help shape the safety and reliability of future exploration missions

  • Influence vehicle design and mission success from day one

  • Work on one of the most exciting human spaceflight programs currently under development

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex challenges

  • Build processes and systems that directly impact crew safety and mission assurance

  • Join a fast-moving organization where your expertise will have visible impact

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

  • Opportunity to contribute to technologies enabling the next era of human space exploration

If you're passionate about safety, reliability, risk management, and ensuring mission success in challenging aerospace environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Systems Engineer – GNC

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7886
  • Salary: NON 120,000

Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)

Autonomous Robotics | Systems Engineering | Space Exploration

Do you want to help develop the autonomous navigation and control systems that will power the next generation of robotic exploration?

We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced autonomous vehicles and robotic systems designed to operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. As a Systems Engineer – GNC, you'll work at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, software, and systems engineering to help define, integrate, and verify the technologies that enable intelligent vehicles to navigate and operate independently.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomy programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams solving complex engineering challenges.

The Opportunity

As a Systems Engineer focused on Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), you'll play a critical role in defining requirements, managing interfaces, supporting verification efforts, and ensuring autonomy software integrates seamlessly with vehicle hardware and subsystems.

You'll work closely with autonomy, software, avionics, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to develop robust solutions capable of operating in highly dynamic and unstructured environments.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support the development and documentation of autonomous navigation, control, and decision-making systems

  • Participate in systems engineering activities including:

    • Requirements development and decomposition

    • Requirements traceability

    • Interface definition and management

    • Verification & Validation (V&V)

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including:

    • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

    • Verification plans

    • Test documentation

  • Support milestone reviews such as:

    • SRR

    • PDR

    • CDR

  • Participate in trade studies and technical risk assessments

  • Work closely with software, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate autonomy solutions

  • Analyze test and operational data to improve system performance and reliability

  • Support hardware-in-the-loop and field-testing activities

  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance development efficiency and product quality

  • Ensure systems are developed in accordance with industry best practices for safety and reliability

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

  • 3+ years of experience supporting autonomy, robotics, GNC, or autonomous vehicle programs

  • Experience working with:

    • Navigation systems

    • Localization systems

    • Perception systems

    • Control systems

  • Understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycles

  • Experience supporting requirements management and verification activities

  • Strong programming experience with:

    • C++

    • Python

  • Familiarity with ROS and robotic software architectures

  • Experience integrating software with sensors, actuators, or embedded systems

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Master's or PhD in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

  • Autonomous vehicle, robotics, aerospace, or advanced mobility systems experience

  • GPS-denied navigation systems

  • SLAM and localization technologies

  • Planning and decision-making frameworks

  • State estimation and sensor fusion concepts

  • GPU acceleration or FPGA integration

  • Real-time operating systems

  • Safety-critical software standards such as:

    • MISRA

    • DO-178

  • Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments

Why Join?

  • Help develop autonomy systems for next-generation robotic vehicles

  • Work on challenging navigation, localization, and control problems

  • Collaborate with experts across robotics, software, systems, and aerospace engineering

  • Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept development through testing and deployment

  • Join a fast-paced engineering organization where individual contributions have a direct impact

  • Work on technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomous operations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

  • Opportunity to work on some of the most advanced robotics and autonomy challenges in industry

If you're passionate about autonomy, robotics, systems engineering, and solving complex navigation and control challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Environmental Test Engineer

  • Location: Moriarty, New Mexico
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7879
  • Salary: NON 120,000

Senior Environmental Test Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Test Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental test campaigns for advanced aerospace and high-reliability systems. This role is critical to validating system performance, reliability, and safety across demanding operational environments.

You will be responsible for translating system-level requirements into robust environmental test programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring test readiness, execution, and reporting meet program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, planning, and execution of environmental test campaigns, including thermal, altitude, vibration, humidity, and related testing.
  • Translate system and subsystem requirements into test objectives, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
  • Own environmental test planning from concept through execution, analysis, and reporting.
  • Coordinate and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and support test execution activities.
  • Provide technical leadership across systems, structures, electrical, and operations teams.
  • Manage environmental test infrastructure, equipment, and external test vendors.
  • Analyze test data, document results, and present findings to engineering leadership.
  • Ensure testing aligns with applicable industry standards and internal quality requirements.
  • Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities within test programs and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of environmental testing experience, including 3+ years leading test campaigns for aerospace or complex engineering systems.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and executing environmental test programs.
  • Strong understanding of environmental test standards and best practices.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience with aerospace, defence, unmanned systems, or other high-reliability platforms.
  • Familiarity with certification or qualification testing requirements.
  • Experience in startup or fast-paced engineering environments.
  • Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation.

3D CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7875
  • Salary: NON 175,000

3D CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Opportunity

Our client is an innovative aerospace company developing advanced flight and launch technologies. They are seeking a talented 3D CAD Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of highly engineered mechanical systems operating in demanding environments.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware programs within a fast-paced engineering organization where design decisions directly influence product performance and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.

  • Design complex mechanical and structural components from concept through production.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technical solutions.

  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, BOMs, and revision-controlled design packages.

  • Support prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities.

  • Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

  • Participate in design reviews and engineering trade studies.

  • Support continuous improvement of products, processes, and design standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or related discipline.

  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD engineering, or product development.

  • Advanced proficiency with one or more CAD platforms:

    • Siemens NX

    • CATIA

    • SolidWorks

    • Creo

  • Strong understanding of:

    • GD&T

    • Mechanical assemblies

    • Precision manufacturing processes

    • Machined components

    • Sheet metal design

    • Composite structures

  • Experience generating detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within aerospace, motorsport, automotive performance engineering, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or related industries.

  • Experience designing lightweight structures or high-performance mechanical systems.

  • Familiarity with FEA and simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or HyperWorks.

  • Experience working with PLM/PDM systems.

  • Exposure to rapid product development environments and prototype programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates typically come from environments where precision, speed, innovation, and engineering excellence are critical. Backgrounds in aerospace, launch systems, motorsport, advanced manufacturing, or other high-performance engineering sectors are highly valued.

What You'll Receive

  • Opportunity to work on industry-leading engineering programs.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and product development.

  • Collaborative team environment.

  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Career growth within a rapidly expanding engineering organization.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7867
  • Salary: NON 95,000

An innovative space technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of next-generation robotic, mobility, and aerospace systems designed for extreme environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation focused on advancing human exploration while delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and optimising manufacturing processes for complex, high-reliability hardware. Working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams, you will help bridge design and manufacturing to ensure products are built efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Partner with design engineering teams to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles throughout product development.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and assembly procedures.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues, non-conformances, and product failures.
  • Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and assembly methodologies for precision-engineered hardware.
  • Support prototype development and early-stage production builds.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes and improve product quality and consistency.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
  • Plan and execute manufacturing readiness activities and support production ramp-up strategies.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable manufacturing capabilities for future growth.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7–10 years' experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, automotive, robotics, advanced mobility, defence, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex assemblies.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and technical documentation.
  • Experience working within regulated quality environments (AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, RCCA, Fishbone, etc.).
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies.
    Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.

  • Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, assembly, or production operations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and execution.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing engineer to contribute to pioneering technology programmes at the forefront of advanced engineering and exploration. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and help bring innovative products from concept through production in a highly collaborative and mission-focused environment.

Senior Autonomy Engineer – State Estimation

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7866
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Senior Autonomy Engineer – State Estimation

Are you passionate about building the autonomy systems that will power the next generation of robotic exploration?

We're partnering with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced autonomous vehicles and robotic systems for future lunar exploration missions. As a Senior Autonomy Engineer – State Estimation, you'll play a critical role in developing the navigation, localization, and sensor fusion technologies that enable autonomous vehicles to safely operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, aerospace, and AI while helping shape the future of human and robotic exploration beyond Earth.

The Opportunity

As a technical leader within the autonomy team, you'll own the development of state estimation systems that underpin vehicle mobility, navigation, autonomy, safety, and mission operations.

You'll be responsible for architecting and delivering the full state estimation stack, including local state propagation, global localization, sensor fusion, fault detection, and uncertainty management for autonomous robotic platforms operating in GPS-denied environments.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the design and development of vehicle state estimation architectures

  • Develop and validate advanced state filters including:

    • Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)

    • Unscented Kalman Filters (UKF)

    • Factor graph optimization methods

    • Probabilistic localization techniques

  • Design global and relative localization solutions

  • Fuse data from multiple onboard and external sensing systems

  • Define estimator interfaces, timing requirements, covariance structures, and data products

  • Develop observability analyses, consistency monitoring, and fault detection strategies

  • Lead performance validation through simulation, field testing, and operational analysis

  • Collaborate with sensor, systems, controls, and autonomy teams on calibration, latency management, and fault tolerance

  • Investigate anomalies and perform root cause analysis during integration and operational testing

  • Support field testing and vehicle validation campaigns

  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across autonomy initiatives

  • Stay current with emerging technologies in robotics, navigation, localization, and autonomous systems

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field

  • 5+ years of experience developing state estimation systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or related industries

  • Deep understanding of:

    • State estimation theory

    • Uncertainty propagation

    • Observability analysis

    • Probabilistic filtering techniques

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • EKF

    • UKF

    • Factor graph optimization

    • Smoothing-based estimation methods

  • Experience with localization in complex or unstructured environments

  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python

  • Experience working with ROS and robotic software frameworks

  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor engineers

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • GPS-denied navigation systems

  • Planetary robotics or autonomous vehicle platforms

  • Terrain-relative navigation and terrain matching

  • Image-based localization techniques

  • Sensor fusion for complex robotic systems

  • Control system integration

  • Fault management architectures

  • Long-duration autonomous operations

  • Simulation and validation toolchains

  • Graduate degree in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines

Why Join?

  • Develop autonomy systems for vehicles operating in environments where GPS doesn't exist

  • Solve some of the most challenging navigation and localization problems in industry

  • Work alongside experts in robotics, aerospace, software, and systems engineering

  • Influence vehicle architecture from concept through deployment

  • See your work transition from simulation and testing into real-world mission operations

  • Join a fast-moving engineering organization where technical contributions directly impact mission success

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity opportunities

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO package

  • Paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

  • Opportunity to work on technologies helping define the future of autonomous exploration

If you're excited by state estimation, sensor fusion, localization, and autonomous robotics—and want to apply those skills to some of the most ambitious engineering challenges in the world—we'd love to speak with you.