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E-Space · 1 month ago

Head of Systems Engineering and AIT

positionSaratoga, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$100K/yr - $190K/yr
date8+ years exp

E-Space is a company focused on making connectivity from space universally accessible and secure. They are seeking a hands-on leader to head their Systems Engineering and AIT functions, overseeing satellite design integration from concept through launch, ensuring the development of architecture, requirements management, verification strategy, and integration & test operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Systems Engineering team through concept, design, delivery and operations phases
Own end-to-end system requirements, interface control, verification and validation
Direct AIT activities: spacecraft build, functional testing, and environmental campaigns
Ensure configuration control and design traceability across the entire hardware lifecycle
Drive integration between electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and mission operations teams
Implement streamlined, scalable AIT processes for rapid constellation deployment
Tailoring processes, requirements and configurations to balance risk with cost/schedule/performance that aligns with our startup culture

Qualification

Spacecraft systems engineeringAIT leadershipIntegration testingEnvironmental testingProject managementTeam developmentElectrical interface managementSoftware interface managementAnsys STKRadiation testing

Required

8+ years in spacecraft systems engineering and AIT leadership roles
Deep experience with minimal requirement flowdown, ICDs, verification, and validation plans
Proven ability to build and manage integration labs and flight hardware campaigns
Expertise in environmental testing (TVAC, vibe, EMI/EMC)
Strong leadership and team development skills in fast-paced environments as a people manager and technical coach

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Master's degree in engineering
Electrical and software interface management
Experience with Ansys STK
Understanding of designing electronic hardware from concept through production
Experience with radiation effects and testing
Project/program management skills

Benefits

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

Company

E-Space

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E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
dateFounded in 2021
location
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, FRA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.e-space.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M

Leadership Team

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Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
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