Aerospace System Engineer II

L'Garde, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

L·Garde seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer II to transform mission requirements into fully engineered space systems, balancing performance, schedule, and cost. You will collaborate across design, test, integration, and program management to ensure spacecraft meet the highest standards of innovation and reliability.

You will work with DoD, NASA, or commercial space programs, leveraging MBSE, CAMEO/DOORS, and advanced CAD/engineering tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of satellite systems engineering experience with DoD, NASA, or commercial space programs.
• At least 2 years in management, project leadership, or team leadership roles.
• Proficiency with requirements tracking and management.
• Proficiency with MBSE and requirements tracking tools such as CAMEO and DOORS is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software interfaces, aerospace drawings, and GD&T standards.
• Exposure to SolidWorks CAD, FEA, Matlab, Thermal Desktop, CFD (Star CCM+), or LabView preferred.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Top Secret Security Clearance a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, CONOPS, ICDs, and risk matrices.
• Support Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts and create and maintain MBSE models.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure requirements are met.
• Write and review test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze and post-process test data.
• Contribute to design trade studies and product development planning.
• Participate in major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer meetings.
• Support proposal writing for advanced aerospace concepts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by following 5S and safety guidelines.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements tracking

MBSE

GD&T

SolidWorks

MATLAB

CFD

LabVIEW

CAMEO/DOORS

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAMEO

DOORS

SolidWorks

FEA

MATLAB

CFD (Star CCM+)

LabVIEW

Job description

L·Garde is a full-service design, development, manufacturing, and qual test supplier to Tier 1 primes and government agencies. We provide systems engineering and skilled technicians to make your make yourSkunk Works-type project a reality. With over 50 years of aerospace expertise, our deployable systems test the limits of what's possible in the harshest of environments in space, on the moon, and even on other planets.

If you’re an engineer who thrives on teamwork, clear communication, and seeing your work translate into cutting-edge aerospace solutions, we’d love to talk to you.

A Day in the Life:

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who is passionate about solving complex challenges in aerospace and enjoys working closely with others to make big ideas a reality. In this role, you’ll help transform mission requirements into fully engineered space systems, balancing technical performance, schedule, and cost. You’ll collaborate across disciplines—design, test, integration, and program management—to ensure our spacecraft and payload systems meet the highest standards of innovation and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, CONOPS, ICDs, and risk matrices.
• Support Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts and create and maintain Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure requirements are met.
• Write and review test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze and post-process test data.
• Contribute to design trade studies and product development planning.
• Participate in major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer meetings.
• Support proposal writing for advanced aerospace concepts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by following 5S and safety guidelines.

Who You Are:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• 2-4 years of satellite systems engineering experience with DoD, NASA, or commercial space programs.
• At least 2 years in management, project leadership, or team leadership roles.
• Proficiency with requirements tracking and management.
• Proficiency with Model Based Systems Engineering and requirements tracking tools such as CAMEO and DOORS is a plus. Systems Engineers will be expected to have completed training for these tools within the 1st year.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software interfaces, aerospace drawings, and GD&T standards.
• Exposure to SolidWorks CAD, FEA, Matlab, Thermal Desktop, CFD (Star CCM+), or LabView preferred
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Top Secret Security Clearance a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture.

What We Offer:

• Be at the forefront of aerospace innovation by working on cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
• Opportunity to wear multiple hats and grow your skill set.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture where your contributions are highly valued.
• Top-Tiered Benefits, 100% of both employee and dependents are covered by the company = Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement and Company Match
• Company-Sponsored Life and LTD Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy with up to 4 weeks in the first year.
• Robust Paid Holiday Schedule

Pay range:$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, for this role in California, the salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Join our team as an Aerospace Systems Engineer II and contribute to the advancement of aerospace innovation by taking on diverse, impactful projects in a collaborative environment, where your contributions are valued and your growth is fostered through hands-on experience.

L·Garde is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and participates in the E-Verify Program.