El Segundo: Next-Gen OPIR Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer to join a demanding, on‑site program in El Segundo, CA. You will lead system engineering activities, support requirements verification, and coordinate with prime contractors and government customers to ensure mission readiness.

You will apply deep space systems knowledge, risk management, and rigorous interface control to deliver robust, integrated space vehicle capabilities while collaborating with USSF and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of proven experience with evaluation of system engineering validation processes.
• Understanding of requirement sell‑off process, familiarity with major sub‑system requirements and capabilities.
• Experience with systems engineering processes (requirements analysis, design, verification & validation).
• Basic understanding of spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, propulsion, communications, etc.).
• Knowledge of integration and test procedures.
• Understanding of configuration management principles.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with production challenges and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute independent assessments of prime contractor activities and provide guidance to USSF customer personnel on space vehicle ability to meet TRD requirements.
• Support system‑level requirements verification and validation.
• Assist in interface definition and control between subsystems.
• Participate in integration and test activities.
• Support technical documentation changes (ICDs, specifications, test procedures).
• Contribute to key reviews and technical meetings.
• Engage in strategic planning, collaborating with USSF, government contractors, and Aerospace SMEs to address challenges and deliver integrated operational capabilities.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning.

Skills

Systems engineering concepts

Requirements analysis

Verification & validation

Configuration management

Modeling & simulation tools

Space systems knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline

Master’s degree or higher in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer to join a demanding, on‑site program in El Segundo, CA. You will lead system engineering activities, support requirements verification, and coordinate with prime contractors and government customers to ensure mission readiness.

You will apply deep space systems knowledge, risk management, and rigorous interface control to deliver robust, integrated space vehicle capabilities while collaborating with USSF and