Senior IT Security Engineer – Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7829
  • Salary: NON 120,000

An innovative space technology organisation developing next-generation robotic and autonomous systems for lunar and planetary exploration is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer – Mission Systems Cybersecurity & Compliance. This individual will be responsible for securing mission-critical systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across complex engineering environments, and supporting the development of resilient operational infrastructure. The role combines technical cybersecurity expertise, governance and compliance leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DFARS/FAR, and ITAR requirements.
  • Translate cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, design, implementation, testing, and verification activities.
  • Design and maintain security controls for mission and operational systems, including access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Lead compliance initiatives, audits, and assessments while ensuring audit readiness and timely remediation of findings.
  • Produce and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and supporting accreditation artefacts.
  • Support security investigations, forensic analysis, monitoring activities, and remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities and incidents.
  • Evaluate and implement cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, DLP, monitoring, and compliance management tools.
  • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and compliance teams to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes.
  • Develop strategies to improve system resilience, survivability, maintainability, and security throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, or information assurance environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, RMF, ISO standards, DFARS/FAR, and controlled environments.
  • Experience supporting security compliance audits and accreditation activities.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture, design, testing, and verification.
  • Technical expertise across cloud environments, operating systems, networking, security controls, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation and compliance artefacts.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Eligibility to work within regulated or government-controlled environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional seeking to play a key role in protecting mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge aerospace and advanced technology environment. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the security, compliance, and resilience of systems supporting pioneering space exploration initiatives while working alongside highly skilled engineering and technical teams.

Software Deputy

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7825
  • Salary: NON 160,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Deputy to join a pioneering organisation developing next-generation autonomous and mission-critical vehicle systems for a high-profile aerospace programme. This role combines technical leadership, programme coordination, and software project management, acting as the bridge between software engineering teams and programme leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex software systems.

The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, integration, and delivery of software across multiple engineering teams, helping to drive technical excellence, schedule adherence, and programme success within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage software development schedules, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and execution plans.

  • Act as the primary liaison between software engineering teams and programme management.

  • Track, analyse, and report software development metrics, including progress, quality, defects, risks, resourcing, and schedule performance.

  • Support technical decision-making and strategic direction alongside software leadership.

  • Ensure software development processes, standards, and best practices are consistently applied across teams.

  • Coordinate resource allocation and workload balancing across multiple software functions.

  • Facilitate communication, collaboration, and issue resolution between cross-functional teams.

  • Support agile planning activities, including sprint planning, release planning, integration events, and programme reviews.

  • Coordinate software integration and delivery activities with systems engineering, testing, and hardware teams.

  • Identify, track, and mitigate programme risks, technical dependencies, and schedule impacts.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant experience leading or coordinating software development programmes within a complex engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and release.
  • Proven ability to manage schedules, track progress, identify risks, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams to align priorities and deliver programme objectives.
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Eligibility to work on projects subject to export control or national security requirements.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in software project management, technical leadership, deputy leadership, scrum master, or software team lead roles.
  • Background within aerospace, defence, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, vehicle platforms, or other safety-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid development methodologies.
  • Experience using engineering and programme management tools such as Jira, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of software quality assurance, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.
  • Experience developing and monitoring software performance metrics and programme reporting.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking engineering programme at the forefront of autonomous and advanced vehicle technologies. The role offers the chance to work with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, influence technical direction, and support the successful delivery of innovative systems that will shape the future of exploration and mobility.

Senior Ground Software Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7821
  • Salary: NON 150,000

An innovative aerospace organisation developing next-generation planetary exploration and autonomous vehicle technologies is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join its growing team.

This role focuses on building cloud-native command and control systems that support mission-critical vehicle operations in challenging environments. You will develop scalable backend services, real-time telemetry processing systems, and mission control applications that enable operators to monitor and control advanced robotic platforms.

Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and verification of production software that interfaces with complex hardware systems and supports operational missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend features for mission command and control platforms.
  • Build and maintain real-time telemetry processing pipelines supporting vehicle and spacecraft operations.
  • Develop cloud-native applications and deploy production software within AWS environments.
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
  • Design, develop, and maintain containerised microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Develop high-performance backend services using Node.js and C++.
  • Design and optimise database schemas, APIs, and data storage solutions.
  • Support the development of operator-facing mission control interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with systems, robotics, and operations teams to integrate software with mission hardware.
  • Develop software in accordance with safety-critical engineering, verification, and quality assurance standards.
  • Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong commercial experience developing and deploying software to cloud environments (AWS preferred).
  • Strong programming skills in Node.js and C++.
  • Experience designing and developing production-grade backend systems and APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL databases including schema design, optimisation, and performance tuning.
  • Experience working with object storage solutions such as Amazon S3, MinIO, or equivalent.
  • Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native development.
  • Previous experience developing ground software, mission systems, aerospace software, or other complex real-time operational systems.

Desirable

  • Experience with CCSDS protocols including SPP, AOS, TM/TC, and CFDP.
  • Experience developing user interfaces using React or similar frontend frameworks.
  • Knowledge of message broker technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring platforms including Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, or OpenTelemetry.
  • Experience supporting autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, defence, or highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with real-time data streaming architectures and telemetry systems.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotic and autonomous vehicle programmes that push the boundaries of exploration and advanced mobility. You will join a highly collaborative engineering team where your work will have direct impact on mission success, system performance, and future technology development.

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 Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7736
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Project Engineer Mobility

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7732
  • Salary: NON 130,000

An innovative aerospace and advanced mobility organisation is hiring a Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of next-generation vehicle and robotics programmes. Operating within a fast-paced engineering environment, this role will focus on coordinating hardware development activities across testing, procurement, manufacturing, integration, and project execution.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys balancing technical ownership with programme coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage hardware components and assemblies across prototype, test, and flight programmes
  • Coordinate procurement, fabrication, integration, and delivery activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners
  • Support development and integration of electrical and mechanical systems including actuators, sensors, harnessing, and power distribution hardware
  • Participate in planning and execution of prototype builds, integration activities, and environmental test campaigns
  • Track schedules, risks, budgets, and project milestones to ensure successful programme delivery
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation including design decisions, test reports, presentations, and review materials
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure programme objectives and stakeholder requirements are achieved
  • Support customer and partner engagement activities through clear communication and technical coordination
  • Contribute to process improvements across design, manufacturing, testing, and programme execution workflows
  • Assist troubleshooting efforts during hardware integration and manufacturing phases

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience within complex engineering or hardware development programmes
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects with demanding timelines
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage DC power systems, batteries, or power distribution architectures
  • Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Trello
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external partners
  • Experience producing technical documentation, reports, and engineering presentations
  • Familiarity with engineering review milestones such as PDR, CDR, and related development processes
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
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  • Desirable Experience:
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  • PMP or CAPM certification
  • Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools including MATLAB/Simulink or electrical system analysis software
  • Aerospace or spaceflight hardware development experience
  • Experience supporting vibration, shock, or thermal vacuum testing campaigns
  • Previous experience working within a startup or rapid-development environment

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to highly advanced mobility and aerospace systems in an innovative engineering environment. Ideal candidates will combine strong project engineering capability with hands-on hardware development experience and a passion for delivering complex technical programmes from concept through execution.

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7728
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Staff Core Software Engineer

? Golden, Colorado

We’re looking for a Staff Core Software Engineer to develop embedded and flight software for mission-critical robotic and spaceflight systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

This role is focused on real-time embedded systems, flight software architecture, hardware integration, and autonomy platforms. You’ll work closely with avionics, robotics, systems, and hardware teams to develop highly reliable software for lunar vehicles operating in demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Embedded and flight software for robotic space systems
  • RTOS-based software development (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS, etc.)
  • Command & telemetry systems
  • Hardware abstraction layers and device drivers
  • Flight software integration and system control logic
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments
  • Real-time system performance, debugging, and validation
  • Robotics and autonomous vehicle software architectures

Ideal Background

  • 5+ years developing embedded software or avionics systems
  • Strong C programming experience for embedded systems
  • Experience with RTOS environments and real-time software concepts
  • Familiarity with NASA cFS or similar flight software frameworks
  • Experience integrating software directly with hardware platforms
  • Understanding of telemetry, networking, and spacecraft data handling
  • Comfortable debugging timing, integration, and system interaction issues
  • Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments

Nice to Have

  • Device driver or BSP development experience
  • Hardware-in-the-loop or simulation experience
  • Safety-critical or fault-tolerant software development
  • GNC software integration experience
  • Planetary robotics or crewed spacecraft avionics experience
  • Startup or NewSpace background

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge lunar robotics and help build the software systems that will support the next era of human space exploration.

Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7727
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer

? Golden, Colorado 

We’re looking for a Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electrical hardware for lunar and spaceflight systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role focused on taking hardware from concept through flight. You’ll work across power electronics, mixed-signal design, high-speed interfaces, board bring-up, integration, testing, and system-level architecture while collaborating closely with mechanical, software, systems, thermal, and avionics teams.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Spaceflight and lunar vehicle electrical hardware
  • Mixed-signal board design and power architectures
  • High-speed interfaces (LVDS, Ethernet, SpaceWire, PCIe, etc.)
  • Board bring-up, debugging, integration, and test
  • EMI/EMC, environmental, and system-level verification
  • Space-rated and radiation-tolerant electronics
  • Hardware trade studies and architecture decisions
  • Supporting NASA design reviews and flight readiness activities

Ideal Background

  • 8+ years developing aerospace, spaceflight, or safety-critical electrical hardware
  • Strong experience with analog/digital circuit design and board-level power systems
  • Experience with high-speed electrical systems and signal integrity considerations
  • Hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting experience
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer
  • Familiarity with NASA/aerospace hardware standards and environments
  • Comfortable owning hardware designs independently in a fast-moving engineering environment

Nice to Have

  • Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or related NASA program experience
  • FPGA or processor-based embedded systems experience
  • High-voltage / high-power electronics
  • EMI/EMC mitigation experience
  • Startup or NewSpace background

This is an opportunity to join a highly mission-driven team working at the forefront of lunar exploration, autonomy, and space robotics.

Facilities Manager

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7716
  • Salary: NON 115,000

An innovative space technology company developing advanced lunar mobility and robotic systems is seeking a Facilities Manager to support the day-to-day operations of its engineering and production facilities.

This role will play a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments for teams developing and testing next-generation space vehicles and robotics technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, inspections, and repairs
  • Coordinate with landlords, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Support facility improvement projects, budgeting, and scheduling activities
  • Assist with the buildout and expansion of company facilities and headquarters
  • Manage facility cleanliness, organisation, and operational readiness
  • Partner with IT, Security, and Safety teams to maintain secure and compliant environments
  • Support overlapping operational functions including inventory, shipping, and supplies management
  • Identify and implement operational improvements across facilities and workplace processes

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience within Facilities, Operations, or Workplace Management roles
  • Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors
  • Comfortable working with hand tools, equipment, and machinery
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
  • Project Management certification or experience managing facility projects
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and support hands-on operational activities
  • U.S. Person status required