Senior Systems Engineer -Spacecraft/ Lunar Lander

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly.  ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of lunar landers and spacecraft. This position requires expertise in systems engineering principles, hands-on technical experience, and the ability to work across disciplines to ensure mission success. You will be responsible for defining requirements, leading systems integration, managing risks, and ensuring the spacecraft meets performance and reliability standards. 

• Lead requirements development, verification, and validation planning for spacecraft systems. 
• Manage spacecraft technical budgets, including mass, power, and propellant, with a focus on optimization and margin application. 
• Oversee the coordination of interfaces and system-level design activities across multidisciplinary teams. 
• Perform architecture trade studies and technical analyses to guide system design decisions. 
• Develop and execute system-level test plans and procedures to validate design integrity. 
• Collaborate with subsystem leads to manage risk, failure detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies. 
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and foster technical excellence within the team. 
• Support technical proposals and contribute to new mission concepts and opportunities. 

• 10+ years experience, BS/BA, Masters or combination of equivalent experience and education
• Expertise in spacecraft subsystem integration, requirements management, and risk analysis. 
• Strong understanding of engineering tools and software, including CAD and finite element analysis tools. 

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related field. 
• Extensive experience in FMECA, reliability analysis, and adherence to NASA or similar aerospace standards. 
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and startup environment 

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.