Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion

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-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.