Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion with a mechanical background to contribute to the full life cycle development of our in-space electric propulsion products from requirements development through deployed operations support. This engineer is expected to integrate with the existing technical team to: 

• Interface with stakeholders to develop product requirements accounting for allocation flow-down and capability flow-up to enabling robust product development and verification in support of a variety of spacecraft and in-space use cases 

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

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

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

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

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

• In conjunction with our production and configuration management teams, prepare appropriate documentation to enable development & engineering level builds through initial low rate production 

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment and exposure to multiple program phases from concept to deployment. As a system engineer, the ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of space system engineering practices and depth in select disciplines such as: propulsion systems, fluidics, mechanical engineering and/or electrical engineering.  

The position is full-time hybrid in Boston, MA or remote and available to be filled immediately. 

Responsibilities:

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

• Support integration of Revolution Space’s thrusters onto a spacecraft. 

• Meet program or project objectives 

• Support technical business development activities. 

• Develop appropriate documentation (ICDs, User Guides, etc.) 

• Identify and 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 communication and 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, or related STEM field.  

• 20+ years of space systems development experience 

• Experience designing and analyzing space systems. 

• Previous experience 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.