Sr. Systems Engineer - Mechanical

At Lanteris Space Systems, we are building upon our 60+ year legacy of innovation, from designing the high gain antennas for NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 which have raced beyond the heliosphere into interstellar space, to establishing ourselves as the industry leader in geostationary satellites delivering services such as broadband internet access, satellite radio, and direct‑to‑home satellite television. We designed the next generation of earth‑imaging satellites, built the Psyche spacecraft to study asteroids, and are partnering with NASA on our PPE program while supporting the SDA in creating national security assets. Lanteris Space is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer for our Palo Alto, CA location who can apply their knowledge and experience in the Mechanical, Structural, and Configuration subsystems to participate in systems engineering activities for our current programs. The ideal candidate will apply the systems engineering discipline to complex spacecraft designs, including ConOps development and requirements management and decomposition. As the program progresses, the focus would shift to integration, verification, and validation activities. Familiarity with mechanical areas will enable the spacecraft’s design to meet its mission requirements. Responsibilities Create and validate a Concept of Operations (ConOps) Develop, decompose, and flow requirements at the mission, system, subsystem, and component levels Manage requirements development and maintenance Develop and maintain system budgets (mass, power, data) Develop and execute a full system validation and verification plan Lead customer discussions regarding system design decisions Define and conceptualize mechanical interface and operability requirements Generate and maintain a compliance matrix for system and subsystems Facilitate collaboration across subsystems engineers to ensure compliance Model interpersonal behaviors that promote psychological safety and belonging within the organization Provide senior technical oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering is maintained Ensure the technical teams properly identify technical risks and opportunities, implement appropriate risk mitigation and action plans, and drive mitigation of risks to meet programmatic timelines Support proposal development and help explore new business opportunities that capitalize on the company's strengths Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results Minimum Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or STEM field, or four additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree Five years of relevant experience in systems engineering or real‑time control of complex systems, with an emphasis on Mechanical, Structural, or Configuration sub‑systems design and verification General understanding of spacecraft design and product life cycle Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working on United States Government programs Experience with requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, etc.) Familiarity with risk management Good communication and presentation skills Experience developing technical processes and tailoring them for unique programs Experience coding in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB and creating software tools for verification activities Familiarity with software architecture, verification, and validation Compensation The base pay for this position within California is: $117,000.00 – $195,000.00 annually. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) to eligible employees. EEO Statement Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lanteris Space Systems