Junior Aerospace Systems Engineer - SETA (Hybrid)

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Junior Aerospace Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to SSC/SN at Los Angeles AFB. The role spans acquisition, development, integration, test, and sustainment of space-based capabilities, with hybrid in-person collaboration and no remote work.

The position emphasizes MBSE, architecture development, and integration across space and ground segments, requiring DoD program experience and an active clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of aerospace, space systems, defense acquisition or systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DoD or Space Force acquisition programs.
• Experience with space systems, missile warning/tracking/defense and satellite systems.
• Strong writing, briefing, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level aerospace systems engineering and technical advisory support across the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Support requirements development, decomposition, validation, verification, traceability, and configuration control.
• Conduct system-of-systems engineering and integration across space, ground, launch, communications, and operational mission segments.
• Support architecture development using MBSE, Digital Engineering, and mission-thread analysis.
• Evaluate technical baselines, interfaces, system performance, risks, dependencies, and readiness.
• Support program reviews, engineering review boards, configuration control boards, and technical interchange meetings.
• Analyze discrepancies and interface issues; develop corrective actions and closure documentation.
• Support launch integration, early orbit operations, on-orbit checkout, and transition to sustainment.
• Review contractor engineering products and CDRL deliverables.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedule inputs, risk registers, and mitigation plans.
• Support mission area analysis for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and Battlespace Awareness.
• Assess ground processing, mission data, sensor fusion, and C2 capabilities.
• Support cybersecurity, system safety, and program protection activities.
• Coordinate with SSC organizations, mission partners, and government stakeholders.
• Prepare executive briefings, technical assessments, decision papers, and status reports.
• Identify risks and recommend COAs; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Space systems engineering

MBSE

Technical writing

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Junior Aerospace Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to SSC/SN at Los Angeles AFB. The role spans acquisition, development, integration, test, and sustainment of space-based capabilities, with hybrid in-person collaboration and no remote work.

The position emphasizes MBSE, architecture development, and integration across space and ground segments, requiring DoD program experience and an active clearance.