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Katalyst Space Technologies

Principal Systems Engineer

Katalyst Space Technologies · Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - $205,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Katalyst Space Technologies's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Katalyst Space Technologies's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Katalyst Space Technologies
high
42 stale, 0 reposted of 42 open
Hiring momentum
46 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Katalyst Space Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Katalyst Space Technologies.

About this role

As a Principal Systems Engineer at Katalyst, you will lead the architecture and technical execution of advanced robotic spacecraft from concept to flight operations. Your responsibilities include defining and verifying system-level requirements, driving cross-functional engineering efforts, and creating analyses to support product development decisions. This role demands strong leadership in a collaborative environment focused on innovative space operations.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Katalyst Space Technologies as an employer.

What you need

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

What you get

  • Stock options & equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Catered lunches

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Compensation varies based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience; salary range is provided but not guaranteed.
  • Role involves work on projects requiring adherence to ITAR regulations, which may affect non-US applicants.

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