Analysis Manager

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7763
  • Salary: NON 200,000

Analysis Manager | Start-up

 

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

 

They are looking for an Analysis Manager to lead a team across structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis disciplines, helping drive the development and deployment of highly complex engineering systems. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
  • Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
  • Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
  • Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
  • Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
  • Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years of engineering analysis experience
  • 3+ years of management or team leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
  • FEA experience preferred
  • Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

 

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more

Analysis Manager | Start-up

 

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

 

They are looking for an Analysis Manager to lead a team across structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis disciplines, helping drive the development and deployment of highly complex engineering systems. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
  • Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
  • Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
  • Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
  • Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
  • Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years of engineering analysis experience
  • 3+ years of management or team leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
  • FEA experience preferred
  • Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

 

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more

Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7740
  • Salary: NON 170,000

A fast-growing company developing next-generation planetary mobility and autonomous systems are hiring a Senior Staff Mechanical Analyst to join its growing engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to work on pioneering spaceflight hardware and contribute to the future of off-world exploration within a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across complex mechanical analysis activities, supporting the development of advanced vehicle and mobility systems from concept through to qualification and testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity analytical models for advanced vehicle and mobility platforms
  • Perform detailed mechanical analyses including stress, loads, fatigue/fracture, vibration, structural dynamics, and durability assessments
  • Collaborate closely with design engineering teams to rapidly iterate and optimise hardware designs
  • Support programme execution through task planning, schedule management, and coordination with leadership teams
  • Lead and mentor analysts across multiple concurrent projects and technical workstreams
  • Review and oversee analysis outputs to ensure technical quality and compliance with applicable engineering standards
  • Contribute to the development and standardisation of engineering processes, methodologies, and best practices
  • Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Generate loading environments and analysis requirements for suppliers and external partners
  • Support major engineering milestones including design reviews, test readiness reviews, and failure investigations
  • Engage with customers, external agencies, and technical working groups as required

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 10+ years’ experience performing mechanical analysis on complex aerospace, automotive, or spaceflight systems
  • Proven experience leading engineering analysis teams within multidisciplinary environments
  • Strong expertise in finite element modelling and structural analysis methodologies
  • Proficiency with industry-standard analysis tools such as ANSYS, FEMAP, MATLAB, LS-DYNA, or similar software packages
  • Experience interpreting loading profiles, environmental conditions, and test data
  • Knowledge of dynamics, kinematics, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and composite structures
  • Familiarity with aerospace, NASA, or government engineering standards and specifications
  • Experience supporting design reviews, qualification activities, and technical investigations
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical reporting skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to thrive in a rapid development, fast-paced engineering environment
  • Eligibility to work on programmes subject to U.S. export control regulations

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level mechanical analysis specialist looking to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies. The role offers the chance to work on highly innovative mobility and robotics programmes that are shaping the future of space exploration and advanced engineering systems.

Autonomy Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7739
  • Salary: NON 130,000

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.

Senior RF Engineer

  • Location: Golden, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7731
  • Salary: NON 150,000

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.

GNC Software Engineer – Sensors

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7713
  • Salary: NON 170,000

Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors

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.

Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7705
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

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.

Project Engineer AI&T

  • Location: Golden, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7703
  • Salary: NON 130,000

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

Lead Constellation Design & Simulation

  • Location: Frisco, Texas
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7671
  • Salary: NON 220,000

Lead Space Systems Engineer – Constellation Design
Remote, US

A globally recognised telecommunications and digital infrastructure organisation is building a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation focused on direct-to-device connectivity, broadband communications, and non-terrestrial network services. Backed by significant investment and long-term strategic vision, the programme aims to transform satellite connectivity across one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.

The company is looking for a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to take ownership of the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for the programme’s future satellite network.

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Lead constellation architecture development across multiple LEO orbital shells.
  • Develop and maintain coverage, latency, throughput, and capacity simulations.
  • Close link budgets for S-band NTN and Ka-band communications systems.
  • Conduct Doppler, propagation, and interference analysis activities.
  • Run EPFD simulations and support ITU coordination activities.
  • Produce India-wide coverage models and performance validation studies.
  • Support launch planning and constellation deployment modelling.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams to define architecture requirements.

Requirements:
 

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Ideally 12+ years experience in LEO/MEO constellation design or mission analysis.
  • Strong hands-on experience with STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent simulation tools.
  • Experience with satellite communications systems and link-budget analysis.
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation optimisation.
  • Experience supporting NGSO, NTN, or satellite network programmes.

Nice to Have:
 

  • Experience with ITU coordination and EPFD analysis.
  • Background in Ka-band FSS or S-band MSS systems.
  • Experience supporting 3GPP NTN architectures or direct-to-device systems
  • Published technical papers or research in orbital mechanics, NTN, or interference modelling.

Principal Software Project Engineer I

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7519
  • Salary: NON 189,500

Lead software programs that go all the way to orbit.

We’re partnered with a fast-growing aerospace company building next-generation satellite and mission systems. This is a high-impact role where you’ll sit at the center of engineering, program management, and customers—driving the successful delivery of mission-critical software.

If you enjoy owning complex programs, working closely with embedded systems, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment, this is a standout opportunity.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage software development programs for satellite and aerospace systems
  • Build and maintain software development plans aligned to cost, schedule, and technical requirements
  • Act as the bridge between software engineering, program management, and customers
  • Drive execution through:
    • Backlog management
    • Sprint planning & standups
    • Retrospectives
  • Prioritize features across multiple stakeholders with competing needs
  • Own and maintain tools such as Jira and other lifecycle management systems
  • Ensure consistent execution of the software development lifecycle (Agile, V-model, etc.)
  • Continuously improve processes, delivery, and team efficiency

What We’re Looking For

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • 9+ years of experience, including:
    • Software project/program management
    • Exposure to embedded software development
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Software development lifecycles (Agile, V-model, etc.)
    • Requirements, configuration, and issue tracking systems
  • Experience with tools like Jira
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both:
    • Technical teams
    • Non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Experience in aerospace, satellite, or high-reliability systems
  • Background in embedded systems or firmware development
  • Familiarity with hardware/software integration at board level
  • Experience managing spacecraft or mission software programs
  • Exposure to requirements-driven engineering environments

Why This Role?

  • Be part of a team building cutting-edge satellite systems
  • Work on programs that go from concept ? launch ? operation
  • High ownership and visibility across engineering and leadership
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with real impact

Compensation & Benefits

  • $142,000 – $189,500 base salary
  • Equity (stock options)
  • Full benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • HSA / FSA
    • Life & disability
    • Retirement plans

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II

  • Location: Denver, Texas
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7520
  • Salary: NON 136,000

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II

We are working with a fast-growing aerospace company developing advanced satellite and space systems. This role owns flight dynamics from mission concept through launch and on-orbit operations, with high visibility and impact across engineering and mission teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead orbit design, trajectory optimization, and trade studies (LEO, GEO, and beyond)
  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity mission analysis models
  • Perform launch window analysis, injection targeting, and dispersions analysis
  • Define and validate delta-V budgets across all mission phases
  • Support constellation design, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal planning
  • Develop orbit determination strategies using GNSS, radiometric, and optical data
  • Plan and analyze spacecraft maneuvers and trajectory corrections
  • Establish conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes
  • Support mission readiness reviews, launch campaigns, and on-orbit operations
  • Build and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
  • Automate workflows to improve scalability and efficiency
  • Integrate tools with GNC, flight software, and mission operations systems
  • Evaluate and implement tools such as GMAT, STK, ODTK, MONTE, or custom frameworks
  • Collaborate with propulsion, systems, GNC, and mission operations teams
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps
  • Interface with customers, partners, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission analysis
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, perturbation modeling, orbit determination, and maneuver design
  • Experience supporting real spacecraft missions through launch and operations
  • Strong programming skills (Python required; MATLAB, C++, or similar a plus)
  • Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools
  • Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with small satellite or constellation missions
  • Background in autonomous navigation or onboard orbit determination
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCC, NOAA, ITU, Space-Track)
  • Experience building internal analysis tools or frameworks

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range: $113,000 – $136,000
  • Equity included as part of the package
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans