Senior Systems Engineer Verified today

Katalyst Space · Broomfield, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16

What You'll Do

  • Lead system architecture, requirements development, and technical execution for advanced robotic spacecraft from concept through flight operations.
  • Own the definition, allocation, and verification of system-level requirements across spacecraft subsystems, software, autonomy, and mission operations.
  • Drive cross-functional engineering efforts, balancing mission objectives, technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk to deliver successful spacecraft programs.
  • Develop and maintain system models, interface definitions, trade studies, and technical baselines that guide design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Create analyses, trade studies, and simulations to support technical and product development decisions.

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience developing complex aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading system architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation activities for highly integrated hardware/software systems.
  • Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence engineers, program leaders, customers, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where ownership, initiative, and sound engineering judgment are essential.

Preferred

  • Experience developing spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, robotic, or other mission-critical aerospace systems through flight qualification and operational deployment.
  • Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), trade studies, and technical risk management.
  • Experience leading major design reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR, including customer-facing technical engagements.