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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Interlune Corporation
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Processing, Safety Critical Systems, Operational Systems
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d3ebb6204a4787e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Validation design?, * B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area.

 * 5+ years of experience in integrated systems development with at least 3 years of experience being responsible for a major subsystem.
 * Practical hands-on experience building hardware or software
 * Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices (concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operations), integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems.
 * Deep technical knowledge in one or more fields that can be applied to in-space robotic system development.
 * Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment., * M.S. in Space Resources, Spacecraft Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
 * Experience in systems engineering for an in-space mission, preferably on a planetary mission with surface operations.
 * Working knowledge of planetary sciences, geology and/or mining.

Export Control Regulations

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants for employment at Interlune must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Interlune is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on creating our off-world future. Interlune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

## Description

* Decompose systems-level requirements into subsystem and component specifications, and develop verification plans (development, qualification, and acceptance) against these requirements. Identify and conduct key trade studies and analyses.
 * Lead and facilitate technical reviews as system and subsystem designs are established and refined.
 * Lead hands-on integration and testing of hardware and software subsystems in the lab.
 * Develop and validate command and data handling interfaces between spacecraft and ground systems. Ensure ground segments and mission operations systems integrate smoothly with flight hardware and software.
 * Analyze and track key performance metrics throughout the product lifecycle and continually assess new designs to optimize for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
 * Bring a systems thinking approach to "share the pain" among multidisciplinary teams to optimize the whole rather than the part.


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