Aerospace Systems Engineer – Space Missions & Readiness

Delta-Solutions-and-Strategies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Military leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks a Journeyman Aerospace Engineer to support Space Force SSC Space Sensing activities at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. You will perform systems engineering, mission integration, space vehicle, payload, ground system, test, and readiness tasks across the lifecycle, coordinating with government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace and systems engineering experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and can operate in a

Qualifications

• Professional experience commensurate with a Journeyman role in aerospace engineering or related field.
• Relevant aerospace, systems engineering, space systems, mission integration experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering across requirements, design, verification, test, and sustainment.
• Experience reviewing complex technical documentation and translating findings into clear recommendations.
• Ability to assess technical, schedule, interface, and mission risks and communicate impacts to Government stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical, technical writing, editing, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently and with military, civilian, FFRDC, and contractor personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications used to develop technical reports, briefings, schedules and other deliverables.
• Ability to work on site in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA and support in-person Government meetings and mission activities.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS when required by the Government.
• Ability to handle sensitive and classified information in accordance with contract requirements.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance; potential Top Secret/SCI if required.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute assigned technical or analytical tasks under general direction and escalate issues requiring Government decision.
• Apply systems engineering methods across concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, verification, test, launch, operations, and sustainment.
• Review technical requirements, Systems Engineering Plans, Integrated Master Plans and Schedules, and other acquisition products for technical completeness and consistency.
• Track technical performance, requirements verification, interfaces, schedule, risk, and mission readiness and identify issues requiring Government attention.
• Support spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, ground system, and mission-partner integration activities.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, readiness reviews, IPTs, working groups, and other program or mission reviews.
• Conduct or support engineering trade studies, mission planning analyses, concept development, test planning, and technical assessments to inform Government decisions.
• Support configuration and data management, mission assurance, system safety, launch readiness, and operational transition activities as assigned.
• Develop technical assessments, reports, briefings, white papers, meeting products, and action-item tracking for Government review.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Technical writing

Briefings

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks a Journeyman Aerospace Engineer to support Space Force SSC Space Sensing activities at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. You will perform systems engineering, mission integration, space vehicle, payload, ground system, test, and readiness tasks across the lifecycle, coordinating with government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace and systems engineering experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and can operate in a