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 – 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.
Space Robotics | Linux Kernel Development | Avionics
Are you passionate about building the software foundations that power advanced robotic systems operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable?
We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation autonomous vehicles and robotic systems for future exploration missions. They're looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Middleware to lead the development of mission-critical operating system and middleware software that enables reliable, fault-tolerant operation of advanced avionics platforms.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded systems, robotics, avionics, and autonomous vehicle development while helping shape the future of human and robotic exploration.
The Opportunity
As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you'll serve as the technical authority for Linux kernel configuration, customization, and deployment across complex robotics and avionics platforms.
You'll work closely with hardware, systems, robotics, and software teams to build highly reliable, safety-critical software capable of supporting autonomous operations in demanding environments. You'll also mentor engineers, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in bringing new hardware platforms from concept through deployment.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead Linux kernel configuration, customization, and deployment efforts
Design, develop, integrate, and maintain kernel-level software for advanced robotics and avionics systems
Perform board bring-up activities for new hardware platforms
Configure bootloaders, initialize processors, and develop peripheral drivers
Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and real-time operating configurations
Develop and integrate device drivers for mission-critical subsystems
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to implement fault-tolerant architectures
Support hardware/software integration efforts using engineering models, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop environments
Troubleshoot performance, timing, and real-time execution issues
Develop and maintain flight-quality documentation, operational procedures, and integration processes
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded software initiatives
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience developing embedded software for mission-critical systems
3+ years of Linux kernel configuration, BSP development, or low-level platform customization
Hands-on board bring-up experience for embedded hardware platforms
Strong C programming skills for embedded systems
Experience with:
Linux kernel development
Bootloaders
Device drivers
Hardware abstraction layers
Real-time debugging
Performance optimization
Experience working with communication interfaces such as:
SPI
RS-422 / RS-485
ADCs
SpaceWire
Understanding of deterministic networking, multiprocessing architectures, and safety-critical software design
Strong communication and collaboration skills
U.S. Person status required
Preferred Experience
Spacecraft, robotics, or autonomous vehicle development
Crewed vehicle avionics systems
Planetary robotics or autonomous mobility platforms
NASA Core Flight System (cFS)
VxWorks 7
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
BSP development for safety-critical systems
Space mission development lifecycles and documentation standards
OCI containers and containerized deployment environments
Hardware-in-the-loop and simulation-based testing
Why Join?
Work on cutting-edge robotic and autonomous systems
Solve complex low-level software challenges where reliability is critical
Influence architecture decisions across software and hardware platforms
See your work progress from development through real-world deployment
Collaborate with experts across avionics, robotics, systems engineering, and autonomy
Join a fast-paced environment where engineers have genuine ownership and 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 work on some of the most advanced autonomous and robotic systems being developed today
If you're excited by Linux kernel development, embedded systems, avionics, and building software that enables next-generation robotic platforms, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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.
Are you excited by the idea of supporting the infrastructure behind the next generation of space exploration?
We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced space robotics, autonomous vehicles, and lunar mobility technologies that will play a key role in humanity's return to the Moon and beyond. As the company continues to scale, they're looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to help design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure that supports engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where your work directly enables groundbreaking aerospace programs.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll work closely with IT and Security leadership to manage and improve a modern hybrid infrastructure environment across cloud, on-premise, and enterprise platforms.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and supporting enterprise backup solutions
Maintaining and optimizing VMware ESXi environments
Designing, deploying, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure
Managing SharePoint Online and associated integrations
Supporting multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
Collaborating with security teams to implement and maintain compliance controls
Supporting NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 aligned environments
Managing complex Okta deployments and identity solutions
Designing and implementing Okta Flows
Supporting escalated technical issues alongside service desk and endpoint teams
Automating infrastructure and operational workflows through scripting
Supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Participating in occasional after-hours and weekend support when required
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, DevOps, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
4+ years of Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
2+ years of broader IT experience
Azure Fundamentals certification
Experience managing Azure, AWS, and VMware/ESXi environments
Familiarity with NIST security frameworks
Strong Linux and shell scripting knowledge
Proficiency with Bash, Python, and PowerShell
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
U.S. Person status required
Preferred Experience
Azure Administrator Associate certification
Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code experience
Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industry experience
Multi-site network administration
Windows Server administration
Multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environments
Hybrid Active Directory environments
MacOS administration
Intune and Jamf Pro MDM platforms
Kubernetes production environments
Why This Opportunity?
Support programs helping shape the future of space exploration
Work alongside engineers building real flight hardware and autonomous systems
Join a collaborative team where infrastructure is viewed as mission-critical
Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud, security, and enterprise technologies
Make a tangible impact within a rapidly growing aerospace organization
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 some of the most exciting aerospace programs in development today
If you're passionate about infrastructure, automation, cloud technologies, and supporting missions that push the boundaries of what's possible, we'd love to hear from you.
A space technology company developing next-generation lunar mobility and human spaceflight systems is seeking an experienced Crew Systems IPT Lead to join its growing team.
This is a great opportunity to lead the development and integration of crew-facing systems for a flagship human-rated spaceflight programme. Working at the forefront of commercial space exploration, you will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable and mission-critical crew systems while collaborating with government agencies, commercial partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in human-rated systems with strong programme leadership capabilities, driving the delivery of crew accommodations, interfaces and operational systems from concept through certification and flight readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Crew Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT), with accountability for technical performance, programme cost and schedule.
Oversee the design, development and integration of crew-facing hardware and software systems, including:
Human-machine interfaces
Displays and controls
Seating and restraint systems
Lighting systems
Stowage solutions
Ingress and egress systems
Work closely with human spaceflight stakeholders, customers and certification authorities to ensure crew systems meet programme requirements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable human-rating, safety and certification standards.
Define, manage and maintain system requirements, interfaces and verification strategies.
Coordinate technical activities across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, safety and systems engineering teams.
Lead system integration, validation and verification activities through major programme milestones and design reviews.
Support the development of operational procedures, crew training materials and mission products.
Drive a culture of safety, innovation, quality and mission success throughout the programme lifecycle.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Significant experience delivering complex aerospace or human-rated systems, including several years in technical leadership positions.
Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience supporting human spaceflight, crewed aerospace, defence or other safety-critical programmes
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through full product development lifecycles.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, integration and verification processes.
Experience working within highly regulated environments and certification-driven programmes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously and perform effectively under demanding schedules.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of human space exploration by leading the development of crew systems for a groundbreaking spaceflight programme. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering innovative, human-centred solutions that enable safe and effective operations in some of the most challenging environments ever encountered.
Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Mission Operations professional to lead the planning and execution of complex spaceflight and exploration missions. This strategic leadership position will oversee mission operations teams, drive operational readiness, manage mission risk, and support critical decision-making throughout all phases of mission delivery.
The role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the advancement of next-generation exploration programmes while working alongside leading experts across engineering, operations, and programme management disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mission planning, preparation, and execution activities for high-profile spaceflight and exploration missions.
Make critical real-time operational decisions to ensure mission success, asset protection, and personnel safety during active mission operations.
Direct multidisciplinary flight operations teams, managing mission risks and resolving operational challenges before and during mission execution.
Serve as the primary mission operations interface between engineering, programme management, integration and test teams, and external stakeholders.
Develop, evaluate, and refine mission objectives in alignment with programme requirements and operational constraints.
Create and execute detailed mission and flight plans to support programme objectives.
Develop and maintain operational rules, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure safe mission execution.
Coordinate mission planning activities across internal teams, partner organisations, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Lead contingency planning and operational response activities to resolve system anomalies and restore nominal mission operations.
Drive continuous improvement of mission operations processes, procedures, and team performance.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience in spaceflight mission operations, aerospace operations, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated leadership experience in mission planning, operations management, systems integration, and real-time operational decision-making.
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, mission design, flight operations, and operational risk management.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Experience developing operational procedures, mission rules, training programmes, and execution frameworks.
Willingness to support mission operations outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
Eligibility to work within regulated aerospace and defence environments.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience as a Mission Director, Flight Director, Operations Lead, or equivalent senior mission operations role.
Experience supporting crewed or uncrewed spaceflight missions.
Knowledge of spacecraft development, testing, integration, launch operations, orbital mechanics, or ground systems.
Experience working with government agencies, commercial space organisations, or international partners.
Strong technical writing and operational documentation skills.
Experience leading complex technical programmes involving multiple stakeholders and integrated systems.
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical challenges and communicate solutions effectively across diverse audiences.
This position offers a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the future of human and robotic space exploration, contributing directly to groundbreaking missions while working alongside world-class engineering and operations teams. The role is ideally suited to an accomplished mission operations professional seeking to make a lasting impact on the next generation of spaceflight capabilities.
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.
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.
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