# Mission Manager / Systems Engineer II at Lodestar

- Company: Lodestar
- What the company does: Lodestar is building the first autonomous AI fighter-pilot for space, to power in-orbit bodyguard satellites and deliver orbital defence as a service to high-value assets. Backed by Entrepreneur First.
- Company website: https://lodestar.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $115K to $174K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/lodestarspace/jobs/5020049101?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lodestar-mission-manager-systems-engineer-ii/

## About the role

At Lodestar, as a Mission Manager / Systems Engineer II, you will own the success of a defence space mission from concept through to flight. You will be the single point of accountability between our engineering teams, our spacecraft and payload partners, and our government customers, making sure that what we build is what the mission needs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 2+ years of experience in mission management, program management or systems engineering in space, aerospace or defense
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent technical experience, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or Physics strongly preferred
- Experience owning requirements and Interface Control Documents with external partners or customers
- Enough technical depth to follow engineering analysis, ask the right questions and influence design decisions
- Proven ability to run schedules, risks and deliverables on a complex technical programs
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent Lodestar to customers and partners

Tags: Engineering

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