Senior Systems Engineer

Posted 1 day ago• Aerospace Engineering

Compensation

$126,000–$189,000/year

Job Description

At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.

With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.

Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.

ispace technologies U.S. is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Senior Systems Engineer to join its Mission Engineering team developing a lunar lander and other lunar spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership, lead, and coordinate: Requirements, V&V planning, Technical Budgets, Interfaces, Configuration Management, system-level analysis, trade studies, Risk Management, FDIR, failure, fault, and system reliability management through the entire life cycle of a spacecraft development program

Lead efforts across all disciplines in defining Lander ConOps down to subsystem level requirements

Lead and coordinate Techncal Reviews, dFMEAs and other failure and risk identification & mitigation activities throughout all phases of the life cycle

Lead and collaborate with functional and subsystem teams on systems engineering tasks, trade studies, and seeking opportunities to increase performance

Seeks feedback from interdisciplinary teams and experts to ensure program success.

Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams

Mentor junior systems engineers and guide their technical & career development

Help expand the company systems engineering knowledge, provide systems learning opportunities to engineers from other disciplines

Lead the development and streamline best in class work processes for engineering and new product development in an agile, multidisciplinary environment

Involved in full product lifecycle, ensuring late-stage issues are addressed early in development

Lead and perform architecture trade studies and analysis that will influence the overall system design and performance

Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities

Identify and drive design or operational problems to resolution to facilitate reliable and successful operations and reduce technical risk

Identify and validate entry and exit criteria at key program lifecycle milestones

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Minimum of 8 years' spacecraft engineering experience with 4+ years in spacecraft systems engineering, ideally during several lifecycle phases and at spacecraft level

Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and their application in a fast-paced spacecraft development program

Cross functional, broad experience with several spacecraft and/or launch vehicle subsystems; including both hardware and software systems

Deep expertise in at least one spacecraft technical area (structures, thermal, mechanical, electrical, avionics, GNC, software, etc.)

Familiarity with engineering drawings and configuration management

What Makes You Stand Out!

Engineering Masters degree with emphasis on systems. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Experience in defining requirements and verification plans for spacecraft systems

Extensive contributions to the development of a spacecraft, during multiple lifecycle phases

Extensive experience in integrated testing and change management

Experience performing FMECA, reliability analysis, and/or hazard analysis

Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft design, test and integration; including, but not limited to, NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5017, NASA-STD-5020, SMC-S-005 & SMC-S-016

Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred

Experience in startup environment a plus

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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

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Job Details

Category: Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Posted: Apr 20, 2026, 04:13 PM
Listed: Apr 20, 2026, 05:16 PM
Compensation: $126,000 - $189,000 per year

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