York Space Systems
York is seeking a Senior Payload Systems Engineer to lead the definition, integration, verification, and operational deployment of spacecraft payloads across an expanding mission portfolio. This role requires deep technical competence, systems-level thinking, and the judgment to make informed decisions in complex, multidisciplinary environments. The position involves shaping payload architectures, guiding integration strategies, and collaborating closely across spacecraft subsystems in a fully on-site capacity in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Headquarters
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2014
York Space Systems is a U.S.-based smallsat manufacturer that designs, builds, and delivers modular spacecraft buses and turnkey mission solutions for commercial and government customers. Their configurable, standardized platforms enable faster, lower-cost satellite builds and integration for missions such as Earth observation, communications, and technology demonstrations. York combines in‑house design, assembly, testing, mission operations, and launch integration to accelerate deployment timelines. The company emphasizes reliability, affordability, and scalability to support both single-satellite missions and multi-satellite constellations.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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