Payload Systems Engineer — Space Missions

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join an exciting program developing first-of-kind space vehicles and ground systems. You will collaborate with system architects, ConOps developers, and fault/autonomy designers on a fast-paced technical program.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship, with opportunities to lead projects and coordinate with government customers on large-scale

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to facility access.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• 5+ years related work experience.
• 1+ year of leading projects or teams.
• BS in engineering; master’s or PhD adds years to education verifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts.
• Manage scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules and execution.
• Identify, track and update subsystem performance metrics.
• Define capability roadmaps with Payload IPT and implementation plans.
• Coordinate with SMEs and external stakeholders for anomaly resolution.
• Author ICDs, specifications and Statements of Work.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Project management

Subsystem/vehicle integration

Payload systems

Requirements development

Education

BS in Engineering

Technical Masters (counts for 2 years)

Technical PhD (counts for 4 years)

Job description

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join an exciting program developing first-of-kind space vehicles and ground systems. You will collaborate with system architects, ConOps developers, and fault/autonomy designers on a fast-paced technical program.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship, with opportunities to lead projects and coordinate with government customers on large-scale