Sr Systems Engineer Verified today
The Opportunity
Join Astra's team to oversee the development, integration and testing of the entire launch system. You'll focus on requirements management and enforcing frequent, focused design reviews across all subsystems, ensuring the Rocket meets its requirements and is qualified for use. You'll also oversee the qualification of specific RCC-324-11 tracking system components and manage certification of that subsystem with the FAA and applicable launch ranges.
This role combines systems engineering experience with hands-on hardware testing and product management.
What You'll Do
- Manage and adapt Astra's Development Process to ensure a quality product that meets its requirements
- Manage Astra's Requirements System and component relationships
- Create procedures for subcomponent build and testing
- Work with test engineers to create plans for integrated stage level testing of Rocket 4
- Work with Astra responsible engineers, technicians, and test engineers to guide products through design reviews to qualification
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years experience in a systems engineering role
- Direct experience managing a strict qualification test program
- Experience with CAD and PLM software tools, particularly with large, shared assemblies
- Ability to own projects from beginning to end, with little oversight
- Excitement to work in a fast-paced, self-driven, iterative startup environment
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of aerospace or launch safety standards
- Experience in aerospace or space startup environments
Compensation
Pay range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year
We offer competitive compensation including equity. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and 401K. We provide lunch and snacks.
ITAR Requirements
This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. This position is contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency, in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.