Senior Principal Engineer - Space Technology Development

About the role

This position leads engineering and technical development for the U.S. space industry by building a high‑performing organization, transferring critical technologies from Japan, and establishing facilities and processes to support advanced space projects and long‑term competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical leader, aligning engineering activities with program goals, customer needs, and quality standards.
• Develop and oversee a Safety & Mission Assurance framework ensuring product reliability, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Establish and scale U.S. development and testing capabilities both internally and externally.
• Build and mentor a skilled engineering team across disciplines to support product and capability growth.
• Standardize and improve engineering processes, including systems engineering, configuration management, and design reviews.
• Ensure effective transfer of technologies and design understanding from Japan to U.S. teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in aerospace or space systems development.
• Experience leading systems engineering in space programs, with familiarity with NASA or U.S. space industry processes.
• Experience with space hardware/software development and space mission execution.

Additional requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Up to 25% travel domestically and internationally.
• On‑site role with the possibility of one remote workday per week.