Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer at EVONA - Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, CO | Pleasanton, CA | Burlington, VT All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. We’re partnering with a growing space technology company that is expanding from proven spacecraft subsystem technology into broader spacecraft-level solutions. They’re looking for a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer to become the first hire in a new Spacecraft Systems Engineering function, taking ownership of vehicle-level technical integration and helping establish how systems engineering is done across future spacecraft programs. This is a high-ownership role for someone who has worked across the full spacecraft lifecycle and wants the opportunity to build a function rather than inherit one. What you’ll be doing Establish the company’s spacecraft systems engineering processes, artifacts and technical review approach. Own system-level trades, requirements, verification planning, interface documentation and spacecraft budgets. Drive technical integration across power, avionics, ADCS, communications, thermal, structures and propulsion. Evaluate and recommend COTS spacecraft components, assessing qualification data, vendor specifications and flight heritage. Determine where vendor qualification evidence is sufficient and where independent analysis or additional testing is required. Support spacecraft programs from early architecture and requirements through integration, test and delivery. Work across engineering, program management, operations, suppliers and customers to ensure designs close successfully at vehicle level. Build and mentor a Spacecraft Systems Engineering team as programs and the organization grow. What we’re looking for 8+ years of experience working on spacecraft/space vehicles within systems engineering or a closely related technical discipline. 2+ years of experience leading engineers or small technical teams. Experience owning a meaningful technical scope on at least one spacecraft program from requirements through integration, test and delivery. Strong experience with requirements derivation, verification approaches and traceability. Strong understanding of spacecraft integration