Head of Systems Engineering

At InnoForge, we partner with a select group of high-growth Space and DeepTech companies.

We’re currently supporting a business entering a critical phase, moving from focused payload development into full system-level delivery. As a result, they’re looking to hire a Head of Systems Engineering to operate at Chief Engineer level, acting as the technical backbone of the organisation.

The Role

You’ll act as the technical authority across the system, ensuring engineering execution, integration and decision-making stay aligned as the programme scales.

• Own system-level technical decisions across architecture, requirements and design maturity
• Drive integration across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC and payload systems
• Support progression from prototype through qualification and mission readiness
• Lead technical reviews, trade-offs and risk-based decisions
• Work closely with leadership, engineering teams and external partners

What They’re Looking For

• 8+ years’ experience across spacecraft or satellite systems
• Strong systems engineering background on mission-critical hardware programmes
• Experience across design, integration, test and delivery
• Technical grounding (mechanical, electrical, GNC, software etc.) with system-level ownership
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Likely backgrounds: Principal / Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or similar system-level roles.

Why It Matters

This is a true system-level role, stepping into a business now responsible for delivering a full mission, not just a component. You’ll have direct influence over how the system is designed, integrated and delivered.

Package

Competitive salary, sign on bonus, relocation allowance, equity, performance bonus and full benefits.

If you’re open to hearing more, we can share further detail under NDA.

• Seniority Level
• Director
• Industry
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • Space Research and Technology
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions
  • Engineering
  • Management
• Skills
  • Systems Engineering
  • Spacecraft
  • Architecture
  • Satellite Systems
  • Engineering
  • HTML
  • Business
  • Readiness
  • Firewalls

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