Systems Engineer - Mechanical, Product Development

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-orientedproduct developmentSystems Engineerwith a mechanical backgroundto contribute to the fulllifecycle development of ourin-spaceelectricpropulsion products from requirementsdevelopmentthroughdeployedoperationssupport. This engineer is expected to integrate with the existing technical team to:

• Interface withstakeholders to developproduct requirementsaccounting for allocation flow-down and capability flow-up to enabling robust product development and verification in support of avariety of spacecraft andin-space use cases

• Lead multidisciplinary technical teamsfor product development and characterization leading to well defined and documented systems and capabilities

• Develop andmaintainkey technical documentation (e.g.interface definitions, theory of operations, etc.)

• Serve as key interface to horizontally integrated detailed-design teams consisting of specializedskillsets

• Serve as the interfaceto program or project management (e.g.development and maintenance of salient schedule milestones)

• Plan, evaluate & document test product and/orcomponentcampaigns for space and application suitability in conjunction with the Revolution Space test engineering team

• In conjunction with our productionand configuration managementteams, prepareappropriate documentationto enable development & engineering level builds throughinitiallow rateproduction

The ideal candidate will haveexperience in a fast paced,multi-disciplinaryenvironment and exposure to multiple programphases from concept todeployment.As a system engineer, the ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of space system engineering practicesand depth in selectdisciplinessuch as:propulsionsystems, fluidics, mechanicalengineeringand/or electricalengineering.

The position is full-time remote and available to be filledimmediately.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the overall system architecture, including components and interfaces

• Supportintegration of Revolution Space’s thrusters ontoaspacecraft.

• Meetprogramor projectobjectives

• Supporttechnical business development activities.

• Developappropriate documentation(ICDs, User Guides, etc.)

• Identifyand flow up technological constraints

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,or related STEM field.

• 15+ years space systems engineering experience

• Knowledge of spacecraft/satellite needs and requirements

• Knowledge of space industry standards, protocols, and constraints related to flight and ground system development.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong focus on quality and reliability.

• Strong communicationand documentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, orrelated STEM field.

• 20+ years of space systems development experience

• Experience designing and analyzing space systems.

• Previousexperience developing flight or ground systems for space

• Experience with space system test sequences (acceptance, qualification, etc.).

• Experience with spacecraft/satellite mission planning and/or operations.

• Electric or chemical space propulsion experience.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Long term / Short term disability

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.