
Lead Systems Engineer
Job Description
About Kreios Space
Kreios Space develops revolutionary air-breathing electric propulsion systems for Very Low Earth Orbits (150-300 km altitude), eliminating onboard fuel requirements while enabling advanced Earth observation and communication services.
The Role
The Lead Systems Engineer will direct satellite system architecture while maintaining alignment with mission objectives. You will establish technical specifications, create program timelines, and oversee integration and testing phases.
What You Will Do
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Direct satellite system architecture while maintaining alignment with mission objectives
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Establish technical specifications and create program timelines
-
Oversee integration and testing phases
-
Identify technical hazards and develop mitigation strategies
-
Supervise a cross-functional team responsible for design through operations
Requirements
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Degree in Aerospace, Industrial, or related Engineering
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Minimum 7+ years in space systems engineering with flight project involvement
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Systems integration, verification, and validation expertise
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Requirements definition and risk management skills
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Knowledge of space industry standards and quality processes
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Multidisciplinary team coordination experience
What You Bring
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Engineering leadership with comprehensive vision
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Strategic planning and prioritization abilities
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Effective communication across technical and executive audiences
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Independence, initiative, and results-driven mindset
What We Offer
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Autonomy, trust and real responsibility from day one
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Flexible scheduling
-
Customized compensation packages
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Ongoing professional development
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Company equity participation
Skills & Technologies
Company Info

Kreios Space
Electric propulsion systems for satellites. Advanced satellite propulsion technology for defence app...
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Job Description
About Kreios Space
Kreios Space develops revolutionary air-breathing electric propulsion systems for Very Low Earth Orbits (150-300 km altitude), eliminating onboard fuel requirements while enabling advanced Earth observation and communication services.
The Role
The Lead Systems Engineer will direct satellite system architecture while maintaining alignment with mission objectives. You will establish technical specifications, create program timelines, and oversee integration and testing phases.
What You Will Do
-
Direct satellite system architecture while maintaining alignment with mission objectives
-
Establish technical specifications and create program timelines
-
Oversee integration and testing phases
-
Identify technical hazards and develop mitigation strategies
-
Supervise a cross-functional team responsible for design through operations
Requirements
-
Degree in Aerospace, Industrial, or related Engineering
-
Minimum 7+ years in space systems engineering with flight project involvement
-
Systems integration, verification, and validation expertise
-
Requirements definition and risk management skills
-
Knowledge of space industry standards and quality processes
-
Multidisciplinary team coordination experience
What You Bring
-
Engineering leadership with comprehensive vision
-
Strategic planning and prioritization abilities
-
Effective communication across technical and executive audiences
-
Independence, initiative, and results-driven mindset
What We Offer
-
Autonomy, trust and real responsibility from day one
-
Flexible scheduling
-
Customized compensation packages
-
Ongoing professional development
-
Company equity participation
Skills & Technologies
Company Info

Kreios Space
Electric propulsion systems for satellites. Advanced satellite propulsion technology for defence app...
