Espace

Chief Systems Engineer (CSE)

Espace · Saratoga, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $190,000- $225,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Espace's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
31% of Espace's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Espace
high
132 stale, 0 reposted of 136 open
Hiring momentum
158 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Espace's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Espace.

About this role

The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) at E-Space is responsible for overseeing spacecraft system architecture and ensuring compliance with requirements and verification plans. This role involves managing technical disputes, maintaining configuration baselines, and having authority over spacecraft-level electrical architecture. The CSE will play a critical role in the development and deployment of innovative low Earth orbit satellite systems.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Espace as an employer.

What you need

  • Deep knowledge and direct experience in LEO satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities.
  • Ability to access controlled technical data under U.S. law (ITAR/EAR) as a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status).

What you get

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Health and wellness care options.
  • Financial solutions for the future.
  • Optional legal services (US only).
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid time off.

Worth weighing

  • Target base pay listed as $190,000 - $225,000, but total compensation depends on various factors.
  • Role may require extra hours, including nights and weekends, to meet critical deadlines.
  • No employment sponsorship available for candidates without work authorization for the location of this role.

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Listed by Espace on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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