Systems Engineer - Mechanical, Product Development

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 12, 2026
Full-time

Position Summary:
Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented product development Systems Engineer 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 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.

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