Chief Systems Engineer

15+ years progressive systems engineering experience in the space industry, with at least one flight project carried from SRR through on-orbit operations.

Constellation program experience — direct accountability for spacecraft-level architecture, cross-vehicle interface management, or system-level verification across a multi-satellite fleet. This is a required differentiator, not a preference.

ICD and design review leadership — direct responsibility for requirements traceability and verification closure; presented and defended technical baselines at formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR) before a standing review board.

Digital communications background — demonstrated background in RF link design, phased array systems, modem/waveform, or OSI Layer 1–2 protocol architecture.

Prior subsystem depth — hands-on subsystem leadership (payload, bus, or ground) before transitioning to systems engineering. This prior depth is the foundation for the technical credibility required to arbitrate disputes across RF, power, structures, software, and semiconductors.

Team leadership — demonstrated record of building and developing multi-discipline systems engineering teams, including recruiting and retaining Principal Engineers.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to make and defend binding technical decisions under uncertainty — including accepting residual risk with documented rationale — and to hold a technical position under schedule or cost pressure. Experience presenting to and defending technical baselines before external review boards is require