Principal Systems Engineer

About Revolution Space

At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time.

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-orientedPrincipal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion with 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 hybrid in Boston, MA or 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.

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