System Architect (San Francisco)

Systems Engineer (Contract)OverviewEVONA Space is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery across customer programs while contributing to internal product development. This role sits at the intersection of spacecraft systems engineering and next-generation AI-enabled mission integration.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn technical delivery across customer projects from concept through executionConduct space vehicle-level trade studies (spacecraft buses & payloads) across multiple vendorsPerform architecture analysis, including:Compatibility assessmentsInterface risk identificationRanked recommendations with clear engineering rationaleProduce customer-facing technical deliverables, including:Compliance matricesArchitecture summariesRisk assessmentsEnsure outputs are:Robust enough for design reviewsClear and actionable for program managersValidate engineering analyses for accuracy, completeness, and qualityHelp shape internal engineering processes and methodologies based on hands-on spacecraft integration experienceProject ContextBuilding an AI-driven mission integrator that aggregates and optimizes across multiple vendorsSupporting model training through real mission architecture workFocus areas include:Mission architecture (system-level design)SAR mission designOptical payload expertiseRequirementsUS Person (ITAR compliant)5+ years of spacecraft systems engineering experienceStrong background in:Spacecraft integrationMulti-vendor environmentsMission architecture & trade studies