Principal Systems Management & Engineering

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) holds the highest technical authority in the Space Systems Organization below the CTO. This is the single point of accountability for spacecraft system architecture, all Interface Control Documents (ICDs), the Verification & Validation Plan, Requirements Compliance closure, and the system-level AI&T campaign.

With Space Systems Electrical Engineering (SSEE) as an organic fifth function, the CSE also holds sole authority over the spacecraft-level electrical architecture and the electrical ICD framework to which every hardware VP and Semiconductor Development designs. The scope extends beyond the spacecraft — the CSE owns the program digital thread connecting requirements through design, verification, as-built records, and on-orbit telemetry.

This role is the first escalation point for all inter-division technical disputes, the configuration baseline custodian, and the standing CCB member with technical concurrence authority on all production Engineering Change Orders.

Own the System Requirements Document (SRD), all ICDs, and resource budgets (mass, power, pointing, ΔV) across the full program lifecycle
Decompose system requirements to subsystem allocations and manage the trade space across mass, power, pointing, and cost
Baseline all ICDs including the complete electrical ICD set and maintain configuration control through every program gate
Space Systems Electrical Engineering (SSEE)
Own spacecraft-level electrical architecture and design standards; define the electrical ICD framework to which every hardware VP and Semiconductor Development designs
Exercise dotted-line authority to lead electrical engineers across all hardware VP organizations
Assembly, Integration & Test
Own and operate the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) facilities
define and track a minimum of 15 Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) through every gate
Serve as the first escalation point for all inter-division technical disputes across RF, power, structures, software, and semiconductors
Act as configuration baseline custodian and hold block upgrade architecture authority
Provide technical concurrence on all production ECOs as standing CCB member
Make and defend binding technical decisions under uncertainty — including accepting residual risk with documented rationale
Digital Thread & MBSE
Own the program digital thread connecting requirements, design artifacts, verification evidence, as-built records, and on-orbit telemetry
Drive working-level use of MBSE tools including DOORS NG, Cameo, and SysML across the systems engineering team
15+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in the space industry; at least one flight project carried from SRR through on-orbit operations

• Constellation program experience — direct accountability for spacecraft-level architecture, cross-vehicle interface management, or system-level verification across a multi-satellite fleet. Prior hands-on subsystem leadership (payload, bus, or ground) before transitioning to systems engineering
• Demonstrated record of building and developing multi-discipline systems engineering teams, including recruiting and retaining Principal Engineers
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering — or equivalent verifiable experience

Bonus Points for the Following
Experience with MBSE tools (DOORS NG, Cameo, SysML) in a production program environment
Familiarity with digital thread architectures connecting engineering design to manufacturing execution systems
Background in phased array or digital beamforming system architecture
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $190,000- $225,000annually. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

This role requires access to controlled technical data. S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status).

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.