Payload Systems Engineer I

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

The Payload Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration, test, and flight operation of spacecraft payload systems. You will work directly with payload hardware, suppliers, test teams, and spacecraft subsystem engineers to make sure payloads are understood, integrated correctly, tested thoroughly, and ready to fly. The work is hands-on and execution-focused. You will be expected to learn quickly, identify problems early, communicate clearly, and take ownership of assigned technical work.

This is not a payload design-only role. You will be involved in supplier hardware reviews, spacecraft integration, functional testing, environmental test support, verification, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations support.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of payload systems into spacecraft buses
• Develop and maintain understanding of assigned payload hardware, including operating modes, power requirements, command and telemetry interfaces, thermal limits, mechanical constraints, data interfaces, and fault responses
• Review supplier documentation including ICDs, drawings, test reports, qualification data, acceptance data packages, user manuals, and nonconformance reports
• Support definition and tracking of payload requirements, interfaces, verification methods,...