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Mission Lead Systems Engineering Manager Senior

York Space Systems

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Oct 6, 2025
Greenwood Village, CO, US
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York Space Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead Space Vehicle missions and develop a team of junior systems engineers, aiming to improve spacecraft affordability and reliability for next-generation space mission operations.

Requirements

  • 5-15 years of experience as a system engineer or similar broad technical role.
  • Understanding of the SE ‘V’, the interdependencies associated, and ability to apply the methodology to program execution.
  • Experience in interpreting customer (internal and external) needs and expectations.
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in the design and/or test of a space vehicle.
  • Experience leading requirement derivation and verification activities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee space systems design/integration programs.
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure program success.
  • Resolve program blockers and communicate needs to maintain mission execution.
  • Ensure mission requirements are met and appropriately verified.
  • Interface with key mission partners.
  • Support meetings with customer and internal/external partners.
  • Technical problem solving.

Other

  • Perform management duties including regular one on ones, performance evaluations, coaching/mentorship, hiring, training, etc.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and techniques for eliciting and motivating team performance.
  • Functional leadership experience (such as reviewing performance and providing performance feedback).
  • Planning and organizing skillsets including schedule definition, cost estimation, and personnel forecasting.