Space Systems Lead

Nexxt, Inc. · Phoenix

FULL TIME

Job Description

Space Systems Lead - Optical Payloads / Spacecraft Systems

I'm supporting an early-stage space company developing advanced laser communication terminals for spacecraft

They're hiring a Space Systems Lead to take technical ownership of the space segment and help move complex optical hardware from architecture through qualification, launch and on-orbit operation.

This role will sit across the full spacecraft system, including

· Systems architecture and requirements

Optical payload integration
Avionics, power, thermal and mechanical interfaces
Spacecraft interface definition
Verification and validation
SRR / PDR / CDR / TRR
TVAC, vibration, shock, EMC and radiation qualification
AIT and launch readiness

· On-orbit commissioning and technical troubleshooting

The key requirement is genuine end-to-end flight hardware experience

I'm looking for someone who can point to a spacecraft, payload or subsystem and say

"I owned this system from early architecture through qualification and launch."

You'll likely have 5+ years in spacecraft or payload development and experience operating across multiple engineering disciplines rather than working purely within requirements management.

Relevant backgrounds include spacecraft, optical payloads, satellite communications, EO/IR systems and complex space hardware.

?? US-based

?? Competitive senior-level package + equity

Feel free to message me confidentially if you'd like more detail.

Company	Nexxt, Inc.
Location	Phoenix
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

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Space Systems Lead

Job Description

· Systems architecture and requirements

· On-orbit commissioning and technical troubleshootingThe key requirement is genuine end-to-end flight hardware experienceI'm looking for someone who can point to a spacecraft, payload or subsystem and say

· On-orbit commissioning and technical troubleshooting

The key requirement is genuine end-to-end flight hardware experience

I'm looking for someone who can point to a spacecraft, payload or subsystem and say