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Senior Systems Engineer at Matter Intelligence | El Segundo

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Senior

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Key ResponsibilitiesMission Architecture & Systems LeadershipAct as the primary technical authority for an integrated remote-sensing space mission. Establish and uphold the mission architecture, technical baseline, and system-of-systems design from inception through operations. Conduct mission-level trade studies, performance modeling, and system analyses (SNR/radiometric budgets, pointing/jitter, downlink/data budgets, etc.). Define mission-level CONOPS for deployment, commissioning, calibration, tasking, autonomous ops, and contingencies. Verify that the spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, ground segment, and data systems fulfill mission requirements. Requirements, Budgets & Interface ManagementTake ownership of requirements definition, flowdown, allocation, and verification across all mission elements. Lead the development of budgets and ensure effective interface management.

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About Matter Intelligence

At Matter Intelligence, we are pioneering the future of vision AI with a revolutionary sensor that can perceive molecular chemistry, temperature, and 3D shapes, all integrated into a Large World Model. This innovative system doesn't merely capture images; it comprehensively understands information from a single pixel, which we proudly term as Superintelligent Vision.

Join a team of experts who have successfully delivered advanced technologies to Mars for NASA/JPL, co-founded and led infrastructure for OpenAI, developed cutting-edge sensors for U. S. Defense, and created foundational algorithms for spectral and 3D imaging. Together, we are constructing the next generation of infrastructure for vision and intelligence in our physical world.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to take ownership of the end-to-end technical architecture, integration, and mission assurance for a complete remote-sensing space system. In this role, you will act as the technical authority, ensuring that all mission components—from payload and spacecraft to launch, ground operations, and beyond—are cohesively aligned to provide transformative Earth-observation capabilities.

Your responsibilities will encompass leading mission systems engineering, orchestrating subsystem integration, maintaining the technical baseline, driving critical design and verification decisions, and guiding the engineering team throughout the entire lifecycle. Your contributions will significantly impact mission feasibility, performance, and long-term operational success.

About Matter Intelligence

Matter Intelligence is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking vision AI technologies that revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with our physical environment. Our team comprises top-tier talent with a track record of delivering technologies for NASA, leading infrastructure projects for OpenAI, and creating advanced sensor technologies for U. S. Defense. Together, we are shaping the future of intelligence and vision.

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