York Space Systems
A Senior Space Vehicle Automation Engineer leads the design and scaling of automation systems for spacecraft testing, verification, and operations. The role involves collaborating with Flight Software and Test teams to ensure automation infrastructure supports program schedules and mission milestones. Ideal candidates will drive the implementation of robust software frameworks while acting as a technical leader for automation architecture and best practices.
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
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for York Space Systems.
York Space Systems didn’t post a salary, so this is our estimate from similar listings.
6% above the average for this role
Ground Systems Engineer
ispace, inc.
Flight Software Engineer III - Blue National Security (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Blue Origin
Simulation Engineer I, Arc Vehicle
Inversion
Build & Test Engineer
Cowboy Space Corporation
Navigation Engineer (Embedded Software)
logos space
Spacecraft Software Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)- Millennium Space Systems
Boeing