Payload Systems Engineer – Spacecraft & On‑Orbit

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Educational reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join a dynamic program in Seal Beach, CA. You will contribute to first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions, collaborating with system architects and ConOps developers on diverse disciplines.

Expect aggressive timelines and opportunities to solve previously unsolved problems as part of a skilled engineering team; prior payload experience and security clearance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to facility security.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; ability to pass background/drug checks.
• BS in engineering; advanced degrees count for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts.
• Manage scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and drive execution.
• Define capability roadmaps and implementation plans with the Payload IPT.
• Coordinate with SMEs and stakeholders to resolve anomalies.
• Present review packages to senior leadership.
• Work proactively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Skills

ICD/SoW authoring

Project leadership

TS clearance

Space payload technologies

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join a dynamic program in Seal Beach, CA. You will contribute to first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions, collaborating with system architects and ConOps developers on diverse disciplines.

Expect aggressive timelines and opportunities to solve previously unsolved problems as part of a skilled engineering team; prior payload experience and security clearance are highly valued.