Systems Engineer
US$90,000 – US$120,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer II”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$90,000 – US$120,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyRelated Technical Discipline
Study levelMaster's
You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system architectures, develop requirements, manage technical baselines, and ensure mission success throughout the full product lifecycle.
In this role, you will contribute to next-generation spaceborne optical systems that support Earth observation, scientific exploration, space domain awareness, and advanced communications missions. You will collaborate closely with optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and mission operations teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet customer and mission requirements.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Requirements Management
- Define, analyze, and allocate system-level requirements for optical instruments and payloads.
- Develop requirements traceability and verification strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
- Manage technical baselines and configuration control activities.
- Support system design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and ORR.
Optical Payload Development
- Collaborate with optical, electronics, and software teams to develop space-qualified optical instruments.
- Assess system performance budgets including optical, thermal, pointing, radiometric, and electrical performance.
- Support instrument architecture trade studies and technology evaluations.
- Contribute to optical payload integration and validation planning.
Verification, Integration & Test
- Develop verification and validation plans for complex optical systems.
- Support integration activities, environmental qualification testing, and acceptance testing.
- Analyze test results and ensure compliance with mission and customer requirements.
- Coordinate problem resolution and corrective actions during system integration and testing.
Space Mission Support
- Contribute to mission concept development and operational planning.
- Support spacecraft and payload interface definition activities.
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Participate in anomaly investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with program management, customers, suppliers, and partner organizations.
- Support technical reviews and customer presentations.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.