MKVehicle Engineering Principal Systems Engineer

Position: MK2 Vehicle Engineering Principal Systems Engineer
We are seeking a
** Principal Systems Engineer
** to lead system definition, technical integration, and verification execution for the
** MK2 Crew Lunar Lander**. This role drives disciplined end-to-end systems engineering for a
** crewed lunar landing vehicle**, spanning architecture trades, requirements/ICDs, hazard and fault management, and verification closure through integrated vehicle testing and mission readiness.
* Own system requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability (mission → vehicle → subsystem → component).
* Develop and manage
** ICDs
* * and interface verification for:

Launch vehicle and ground processing/transportation

Crew and mission systems (e.g., docking/transfer interfaces where applicable)
Ground segment and mission operations

Test equipment and GSE
* Drive technical baseline management, change control (CCB), and requirements quality (clear, verifiable, traceable).
* Lead system-level
** hazard identification/closure**, fault tolerance strategy, redundancy, and safe-mode/contingency design for a crewed vehicle.
* Guide FMEA/FMECA, FHA/SSHA support, and integrated fault management (FDIR) requirements across avionics, propulsion, and software.
* Ensure design and verification approach supports human-rating expectations (including rigorous verification evidence and operational controls).
* Chair/lead integration forums; resolve subsystem-to-system technical conflicts and drive closure.
* Mentor engineers and elevate systems engineering rigor (requirements, interface discipline, verification thinking, review readiness).
* Support major technical reviews and customer-facing milestones (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/FRR) with clear, data-backed messaging.
* Strong breadth across spacecraft/lander subsystems (propulsion, GN&C, avionics, comms, power, thermal, structures, mechanisms, software).
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and make high-quality trade decisions under schedule pressure.
*
* Education:

** B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline (M.S. preferred).
*
* Experience:

** 10+ years in systems engineering with significant responsibility on complex flight vehicles; experience leading integration and verification is required.

Demonstrated ownership of
** system requirements**,
** ICDs**, and
** verification closure
** through test and review milestones.
* Tool proficiency: requirements management (e.g., Jama), Workflow (e.g., Jira), and configuration management practices.
* Experience supporting integrated vehicle test campaigns and flight/mission readiness processes.

Prior experience on
** crewed spacecraft
** and/or
** human-rated
** systems (hazards, fault tolerance, operational mitigations, stringent verification).

Experience with
** lunar
* * missions/environments (dust, lighting extremes, thermal transients, surface operations constraints).

Experience with
** cryogenic propulsion systems**, integrated propellant management, and propulsion system verification.
* Systems thinking and disciplined engineering judgment
* Requirements craftsmanship (testable, unambiguous, traceable)
* Interface rigor and integration leadership
* Structured risk management and technical communication to executives/customers
* Bias toward data, closure, and end-to-end accountability
* Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:
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