Lead Mission Systems Engineer — Spacecraft & Astrodynamics

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to join a high‑visibility program in Seal Beach, CA. The role offers options to work from El Segundo, Aurora, or Herndon to support development of advanced space vehicles.

The candidate will lead technical teams, develop simulations, and present reviews to leadership. Requires TS/SCI, U.S. citizenship, and a BS in a related field with 7+ years of SE experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens only (as required by facility security).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science in a related engineering or technical field required.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and development of first‑of‑kind space vehicles and missions.
• Develop and present review packages to senior leadership.
• Develop physics-based mission simulations and perform system trade studies.
• Create mission flight plans and concepts for astrodynamics approaches.
• Develop and maintain operational mission planning tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Engineering Technology/CS/Data Science/Physics/Math

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to join a high‑visibility program in Seal Beach, CA. The role offers options to work from El Segundo, Aurora, or Herndon to support development of advanced space vehicles.

The candidate will lead technical teams, develop simulations, and present reviews to leadership. Requires TS/SCI, U.S. citizenship, and a BS in a related field with 7+ years of SE experience.