Systems Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong technical background in space vehicle design, integration, and verification across the program lifecycle — your experience allows you to lead and integrate system trades effectively. You possess the ability to analyze a wide variety of solutions to meet mission needs, demonstrating creativity in conceiving and testing various approaches to determine the best fit for technical and programmatic objectives.

As a member of the Mission Management team, you serve as a core point of contact for customers from early capabilities studies through successful delivery — your communication skills enable you to recommend candidate approaches and support the development of operational concepts and interfaces at the mission, segment, system, and sub-system levels. You are adept at identifying key performance parameters and constraints to enable mission success and future capabilities.

Your experience includes performing system architecture studies and writing and coordinating interface control, requirements, and concept of operations documents — you understand the importance of these documents in ensuring clarity and alignment among stakeholders. You thrive in collaborative environments, working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve common goals.

Desirable

You have experience supporting new business proposals from initial requirements negotiation through final handoff and validation — this experience enhances your ability to navigate complex project landscapes and contribute to the overall success of mission objectives.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead and integrate system trades of various launch vehicles, spacecraft, and sensors — your leadership will guide the team in analyzing solutions that meet mission needs. You will be given significant latitude to be creative, allowing you to conceive and test various approaches to determine which is best suited for the objectives at hand.

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to recommend candidate approaches and support the development of operational concepts and interfaces — your insights will be crucial in shaping the direction of projects. You will identify key performance parameters and constraints, ensuring that all aspects of the mission are aligned for success.

Your responsibilities will include performing system architecture studies, writing and coordinating interface control documents, and developing requirements and concept of operations documents — these tasks are essential for maintaining clarity and direction throughout the project lifecycle. You will also serve as a core point of contact for customers, guiding them from early capabilities studies through to successful delivery.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team focused on enabling human life on Mars — your contributions will directly impact the future of space exploration. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas can lead to significant advancements in technology.

You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace — your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of space travel. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that varied perspectives lead to better solutions.

Join us at SpaceX and be part of a team that is not just building rockets, but also creating the future of humanity in space. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed and grow in their careers.