Systems Engineer (2-5 yrs)

The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. Based in Westminster Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to support our growing number of exciting projects! In this role, you will work on a variety of technical projects ranging from research applications, technical product development, and spaceflight programs. Many of these programs incorporate the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept development and requirements definition through design, integration, test, and on-orbit operations. In addition to these opportunities, candidates may also have the opportunity to get involved in mission formulation and proposal development efforts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a broad technical background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across disciplines.

Advanced Space is a rapidly growing, privately held business that incorporates our core values in all that we do. Advanced Space exists to support the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space and operates with four core values: We are customer obsessed and mission focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity.

Responsibilities:

• Basic understanding of environments associated with mission regimes (LEO, GEO, cislunar, interplanetary) and the different conditions that exist between each related to Mission Design
• Awareness of different navigation approaches (ground-based tracking, onboard autonomous navigation, radiometric vs. optical).
• Familiarity with software documentation practices (ie. Software requirements specifications, interface control documents).
• Occasionally contributes ideas to Business Development/IRAD efforts and supports proposal development.
• Understands technical requirements development, verification, and validation
• Basic understanding of what each spacecraft subsystem does and the interactions between them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliverables on well-defined tasks.
• Assist in development of system requirements, specifications, and interfaces
• Understands the relationship between review type (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and expected content maturity.
• Can participate in ConOps discussions and understand operational scenarios, mission phases, and their relationship to system modes and states.
• Regularly contributes to model development on projects with some oversight needed.
• Can create basic SysML diagrams (BDD, IBD, requirements) following established patterns.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Aerospace Engineering with a technical emphasis in Systems Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in mission implementation of flight and ground systems with an emphasis on cislunar & deep space systems preferred
• Manages moderately complex tasks independently while ensuring adherence to defined processes.
• Actively participates in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Proactively develops technical skills through targeted training in areas such as MBSE, interface control, and verification methods.
• Delivers measurable contributions to project success through well-executed requirements analysis, trade studies, and verification planning with minimal oversight.
• Independently diagnoses and resolves moderately complex technical problems across familiar domains.
• Follows through on commitments to peers and stakeholders across teams, building a reputation for reliability.
• Engages effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve technical objectives.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting technical approaches when requirements or constraints change.
• Contributes to IRAD initiatives that advance company technical capabilities and competitive positioning.
• Willingness to learn new concepts, skills, and areas within systems engineering.
• Is customer-obsessed and mission-focused
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary Range - $84,000-$110,000 based on role, employee experience, and location
• Signing bonus
• Quarterly Performance bonuses
• Company provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility
• Flexible time off policy
• Relocation Assistance

Eligibility Requirements

• This is an IMMEDIATE hiring need.
• Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 3-5 days/week
• Applicants must be a US Citizen.
• Security clearance not required at the time of hire, but is preferred for the ongoing nature of our work.
• Advanced Space values the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. As such, our team enjoys the option of hybrid work with at least three days a week in person.

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas: (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI/ML/autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE™ for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL.

These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. Trusted to take on the challenge, the team at Advanced Space is Delivering Innovation to Orbit™ to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Advanced Space, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advanced Space, LLC recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.