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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Katalyst Talent Agency
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Systems, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us25685e33980acbb1d76245cb4df08a93/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

 * 12+ years of experience developing complex aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems.

 * Demonstrated experience leading system architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation activities for highly integrated hardware/software systems.

 * Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence engineers, program leaders, customers, and external stakeholders.

 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where ownership, initiative, and sound engineering judgment are essential.

Your Ideal Background
Preferred

 * Experience developing spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, robotic, or other mission-critical aerospace systems through flight qualification and operational deployment.

 * Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), trade studies, and technical risk management.

 * Experience leading major design reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR, including customer-facing technical engagements.

 * Familiarity with autonomy, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), mission operations, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), or on-orbit servicing missions.

## Description

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder. You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best. Oh, and we're dog friendly!