Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
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.
Join us to design and deploy next-generation, satellite-based radar that delivers persistent, all-weather, day-night sensing at global scale. You’ll build end-to-end capabilities—from waveform design, on-board processing, classification and calibration—for systems on LEO platforms. Working across RF hardware, phased arrays, and advanced DSP, you’ll turn raw echoes into decision-ready products. If you thrive at the intersection of electromagnetics, signal processing, and systems engineering—and want your code and designs to fly—this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing:
Systems Architecture & Requirements
Own the System Requirements Document (SRD), all ICDs, and resource budgets (mass, power, pointing, ΔV) across the full program lifecycle
Lead system-level trade studies spanning spacecraft, ground segment, and user terminal interfaces
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
Enforce spacecraft-level power distribution, grounding and shielding, EMI/EMC (MIL-STD-461), signal integrity, and connector/harness standards
Assembly, Integration & Test
Own and execute the G2 Gate receiving process, spacecraft integration, and FlatSat, TVAC, Vibration/Acoustic, and EMI/EMC campaigns
Own and operate the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) facilities
Lead anomaly investigation and disposition for all system-level test findings
Verification & Validation
Baseline the V&V Plan at PDR; define and track a minimum of 15 Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) through every gate
Own the Requirements Compliance Matrix — drive to 100% closure before Phase Close Gate
Chair the Technical Review Board (TRB) and oversee requirements traceability from SRD to test evidence
Technical Authority & Escalation
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
What you bring to this role:
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. This is a required differentiator, not a preference
Direct responsibility for requirements traceability and verification closure; presented and defended technical baselines at formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR) before a standing review board
Demonstrated background in RF link design, phased array systems, modem/waveform, or OSI Layer 1–2 protocol architecture
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
Experience presenting to and defending technical baselines before external review boards
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
Prior experience as CSE or Deputy CSE on a constellation program with ≥10 satellites
Background in phased array or digital beamforming system architecture
Familiarity with DCSA or IC program accreditation processes for classified systems
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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. Under U.S. law (ITAR/EAR), we can only consider U.S. persons (U.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.
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off