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Chief Strategy Officer

  • Location: Frisco, Texas
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7931
  • Salary: NON 300,000

Chief Strategy Officer, Satellite Communications

Location: USA or India (Global Travel Required)

About the Opportunity

Our client is undertaking one of the most ambitious satellite communications programmes in the world, developing a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver secure, high-capacity broadband connectivity at scale.

As Chief Strategy Officer, you will define and execute the commercial, financial and strategic roadmap for this multi-billion-dollar programme. Working alongside executive leadership, you will shape the business from concept through deployment, leading strategy across investment, partnerships, supply chain, market entry and organisational growth.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a globally significant space infrastructure programme from day one.

The Role

This executive leadership position combines corporate strategy, commercial leadership, financial planning and deep understanding of the satellite ecosystem.

You will be responsible for building the long-term business strategy while ensuring execution across multiple parallel workstreams including constellation planning, partner selection, launch strategy, market development and executive hiring.

Success will require balancing commercial vision with operational delivery in a highly capital-intensive industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Development

  • Define and execute the long-term strategy for a global satellite communications business.
  • Develop business cases supporting large-scale infrastructure investment.
  • Build detailed financial models covering revenue forecasts, CAPEX, OPEX and long-term profitability.
  • Lead strategic planning around constellation deployment, capacity expansion and commercial growth.
  • Present investment recommendations to executive leadership and Board stakeholders.

Commercial Strategy

  • Develop go-to-market strategy across multiple customer segments including:
    • Enterprise
    • Government
    • Defence
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Consumer Broadband
  • Define pricing, market positioning and competitive strategy.
  • Build sustainable long-term revenue models.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

  • Evaluate strategic partners across:
    • Satellite manufacturing
    • Payload suppliers
    • TT&C
    • Ground segment
    • User terminals
    • Launch providers
  • Lead commercial negotiations and strategic partnerships.
  • Assess acquisition opportunities and strategic investments.
  • Build a resilient global supplier ecosystem.

Programme Leadership

  • Coordinate executive-level delivery across commercial, engineering and operational teams.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for constellation deployment.
  • Drive executive decision making throughout programme execution.
  • Monitor strategic risks across technology, supply chain and commercial operations.

Executive Leadership

  • Support recruitment and development of senior technical and commercial leadership.
  • Build high-performing executive teams.
  • Engage with Boards, investors, regulators and strategic partners globally.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a senior executive with extensive leadership experience within the satellite, aerospace or deep technology sectors.

You will likely bring:

  • 25+ years of senior leadership experience.
  • Experience leading large-scale satellite or space infrastructure programmes.
  • Strong commercial and strategic leadership experience.
  • Executive-level financial modelling and investment planning expertise.
  • Deep understanding of satellite manufacturing, ground systems, launch and communications infrastructure.
  • Experience negotiating complex strategic partnerships, joint ventures or M&A transactions.
  • Previous ownership of significant P&L responsibility.
  • Outstanding stakeholder management across executive leadership, investors and government organisations.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:

  • LEO constellation development
  • Satellite communications
  • Space infrastructure
  • Global telecommunications
  • Launch strategy
  • Regulatory and spectrum strategy
  • International manufacturing
  • Government and defence programmes
  • Emerging market expansion

Key Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Executive strategic leadership
  • Commercial negotiation at C-suite level
  • Financial and investment expertise
  • Partnership development
  • Programme execution
  • Supply chain strategy
  • Board-level communication
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Long-term business planning
  • Global stakeholder management

Why Join?

This opportunity offers the chance to shape one of the world's most ambitious satellite communications programmes from the executive level.

You will influence strategy across technology, finance, commercial operations and international partnerships while helping build a next-generation global communications network that will redefine broadband connectivity for millions of users worldwide

Head of Flight Safety

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7925
  • Salary: NON 250,000

Head of Flight Safety

Location: Canada (Relocation Support Available)

About the Opportunity

Our client is building a next-generation orbital launch capability and is looking for an experienced Head of Flight Safety to establish and lead the Flight Safety function.

This is a rare opportunity to own the safety strategy for an entirely new launch vehicle programme, taking responsibility from early vehicle development through to launch operations. You'll work across propulsion, avionics, GNC, structures, systems engineering and flight software to ensure safety is embedded throughout the programme while enabling rapid development and successful launch operations.

The Role

As Head of Flight Safety, you'll be responsible for developing the organisation's flight safety philosophy, regulatory strategy and technical safety case.

You'll build the Flight Safety organisation from the ground up, creating the processes, methodologies and engineering culture required to support a modern launch programme while acting as the primary technical authority for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the overall Flight Safety strategy across the launch vehicle programme.
  • Own the complete vehicle safety case, including hazard analysis, probabilistic risk assessments and system safety activities.
  • Lead Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), debris modelling and casualty expectation assessments.
  • Define Flight Termination System (FTS) requirements in partnership with avionics and flight software teams.
  • Develop operational safety plans covering engine testing, launch campaigns and hazardous operations.
  • Lead interactions with regulatory authorities, licensing organisations and range operators.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are incorporated into vehicle design without unnecessarily impacting development schedules.
  • Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Build, mentor and grow the Flight Safety team while establishing engineering standards and best practices.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced aerospace safety leader who has operated within high-consequence flight environments and understands both the technical and regulatory aspects of launch safety.

You'll likely bring:

  • 10+ years' experience in Flight Safety, Range Safety, Mission Assurance or System Safety Engineering.
  • Experience supporting launch vehicles, missile systems or other complex aerospace programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of range safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)
    • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    • FMECA
    • Debris and trajectory modelling
    • Casualty expectation analysis
  • Experience defining or supporting Flight Termination Systems.
  • Previous experience building or leading engineering teams.
  • Ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering organisations and work across hardware, software and systems teams.

Desirable Experience

  • Launch campaign or test range safety experience.
  • Experience with safety modelling and simulation tools.
  • Familiarity with defence, government or civil space regulatory environments.
  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Why Apply?

This is a genuine opportunity to shape the Flight Safety function from day one within an ambitious launch programme. You'll have significant technical ownership, influence vehicle architecture from the earliest stages, build your own team, and play a critical role in enabling future launch operations.

If you're looking for a position where your decisions directly impact the success and safety of a next-generation launch vehicle, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

Lead Satellite Telemetry (TT&C) – 2.7

  • Location: Frisco, Texas
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7920
  • Salary: NON 275,000

Lead Satellite Telemetry (TT&C)

Location

India

Position Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Satellite Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) professional to lead the design, procurement, deployment, and operational performance of TT&C systems supporting a next-generation satellite constellation.

This position owns the end-to-end TT&C capability across both the space and ground segments, including subsystem selection, ground network architecture, operational telemetry analytics, and on-orbit performance monitoring. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable satellite operations and will act as the technical authority for fleet-wide anomaly detection and command & control performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the selection, evaluation and procurement of satellite TT&C subsystems.

  • Design, develop and deploy an S-band TT&C ground station network supporting a multi-satellite constellation.

  • Assess shared national TT&C infrastructure against dedicated network solutions, providing technical and commercial recommendations.

  • Define processes, tools and KPIs for monitoring partner-delivered on-orbit TT&C performance.

  • Develop telemetry analytics, health monitoring and trend analysis across the operational satellite fleet.

  • Lead anomaly detection, investigation and reporting, working closely with the Satellite Operations Centre.

  • Ensure robust command and control capability across all operational spacecraft.

  • Drive continuous improvements to TT&C operations, automation and system reliability.

Required Experience

  • 10+ years' experience in satellite TT&C engineering with direct subsystem ownership.

  • Strong understanding of CCSDS standards and S-band command and control link design.

  • Proven experience designing and implementing TT&C ground networks supporting multiple satellites.

  • Experience managing satellite telemetry analysis, command operations and anomaly resolution.

  • Ability to work across spacecraft, ground systems and operational teams throughout the satellite lifecycle.

Preferred Experience

  • Knowledge of shared national TT&C operating models and infrastructure.

  • Experience supporting commercial or sovereign satellite constellations.

  • Exposure to satellite operations centres and mission operations environments.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate degree in RF Engineering, Communications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a technically hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in TT&C architecture and satellite operations. They will combine strong engineering capability with the ability to lead complex technical programmes, influence suppliers and partners, and ensure reliable day-to-day operation of a growing satellite fleet.

Ground Systems Software Engineer

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

Ground Systems Software Engineer
Location: Remote (Preferred: San Jose, CA or Littleton, CO)
Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 USD
About the Opportunity
Join an innovative space technology company designing, building, and operating advanced satellite systems supporting Earth observation, communications, scientific missions, technology demonstrations, and exploration programs.
We are seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineer to architect, integrate, and maintain the digital backbone connecting spacecraft to mission control. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with external Ground Station-as-a-Service (GSaaS) providers, Satellite Operations, IT, and Ground Software teams to ensure secure, automated, and reliable telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C), and payload data flows.
Success in this role requires the ability to understand complex network topologies and software architectures, synthesize requirements from multiple stakeholders, and deliver robust, scalable solutions that support mission success.

Key Responsibilities
Provider Integration

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

Network Architecture

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

Data Flow Management

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

Systems Engineering

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

Troubleshooting & Operations Support

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

Communications Security

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

Modem & Radio Software Integration

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Join Us?

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

 

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Senior Test Integration Engineer

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

Senior Test Integration Engineer

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

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

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

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

What You'll Be Doing

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

What We're Looking For

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

Nice to Have

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

Why Join?

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

Benefits

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

Mechanisms Engineer – Lanham

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

Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills & Competencies

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

Technical Tools & Software

CAD & Design

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

Engineering Analysis

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

Product Data Management

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

General Software

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

Satellite Operator

  • Location: Orange County, California
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7904
  • Salary: NON 80,000

Satellite Operator
Location: Irvine, CA
Shift: Night Shift (4 Days On / 2 Days Off, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Join an innovative space technology company operating one of the world's most advanced satellite constellations. This team delivers critical remote sensing capabilities that provide reliable data day and night, through all weather conditions, supporting defense, intelligence, emergency response, and scientific applications.
We are seeking a motivated Satellite Operator to support mission operations and ensure the successful execution of spacecraft activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems in real time and working in a fast-paced operational environment where reliability and attention to detail are essential.

What You'll Do

  • Perform daily monitoring and commanding activities for satellites and supporting TT&C ground network systems.
  • Monitor spacecraft health and network performance, responding to alarms and coordinating troubleshooting activities when required.
  • Execute nominal and contingency procedures across the satellite fleet.
  • Support spacecraft anomaly investigations and assist engineers in collecting data and generating anomaly reports.
  • Conduct routine checks on spacecraft performance trends and contribute to preliminary analysis efforts.
  • Maintain shift logs and participate in shift handovers and operational briefings.
  • Create, update, and maintain satellite operations procedures and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain operational tools that improve mission efficiency.
  • Own and support internal projects and cross-functional initiatives that enhance operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, or another STEM discipline.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting spacecraft or satellite operations.
  • Experience with scripting or Python programming.
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Understanding of spacecraft telemetry, command systems, and mission operations processes.

Why Join?

  • Work with cutting-edge satellite technologies supporting mission-critical applications.
  • Gain hands-on experience operating an active satellite constellation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.
  • Contribute directly to missions that support national security, disaster response, and scientific research.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, and opportunities for professional growth.

 

Spacecraft Integration Technician

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

Spacecraft Integration Technician – 6 month contract – Colorado

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

What you’ll do:

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

What you’ll need:

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

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

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

Please send your resume to richard@evona.com

Safety & Mission Assurance Manager

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

Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager

Human Spaceflight | Lunar Exploration | Systems Safety

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

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

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

The Opportunity

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

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

What You'll Be Doing

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

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

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

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

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • Hazard Reports

    • FMECA activities

    • Reliability assessments

    • Service life analyses

    • Risk management processes

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

  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis activities

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

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

  • Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and government regulations

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

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

What We're Looking For

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

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

  • Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or complex aerospace programs

  • Experience creating and implementing Hazard Analysis reports

  • Experience participating in or leading Safety Review Panels

  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

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

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Previous leadership experience managing Safety & Mission Assurance teams

  • Human-rated vehicle or crewed spaceflight programs

  • Reliability engineering and reliability prediction methodologies

  • FMECA and fault tree analysis

  • Flight hardware development programs

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

  • Programs that have successfully launched or operated in space

  • OSHA 10 Certification

  • Familiarity with:

    • FAR

    • DFARS

    • NASA standards and requirements

    • Aerospace safety review processes

Why Join?

  • Help shape the safety and reliability of future exploration missions

  • Influence vehicle design and mission success from day one

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

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex challenges

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

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

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

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

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

Systems Engineer – GNC

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

Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)

Autonomous Robotics | Systems Engineering | Space Exploration

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

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

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

The Opportunity

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

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

What You'll Be Doing

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

  • Participate in systems engineering activities including:

    • Requirements development and decomposition

    • Requirements traceability

    • Interface definition and management

    • Verification & Validation (V&V)

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including:

    • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

    • Verification plans

    • Test documentation

  • Support milestone reviews such as:

    • SRR

    • PDR

    • CDR

  • Participate in trade studies and technical risk assessments

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

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

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

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

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

What We're Looking For

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

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

  • Experience working with:

    • Navigation systems

    • Localization systems

    • Perception systems

    • Control systems

  • Understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycles

  • Experience supporting requirements management and verification activities

  • Strong programming experience with:

    • C++

    • Python

  • Familiarity with ROS and robotic software architectures

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

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

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

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

  • GPS-denied navigation systems

  • SLAM and localization technologies

  • Planning and decision-making frameworks

  • State estimation and sensor fusion concepts

  • GPU acceleration or FPGA integration

  • Real-time operating systems

  • Safety-critical software standards such as:

    • MISRA

    • DO-178

  • Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments

Why Join?

  • Help develop autonomy systems for next-generation robotic vehicles

  • Work on challenging navigation, localization, and control problems

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

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

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

  • Work on technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomous operations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

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

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