Senior Payload Systems Engineer - Spacecraft & Mission Lead

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join our Seal Beach, CA program. You will work with system architects and IPTs on first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions on a fast-paced, high-security program.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, TS clearance, and strong experience drafting ICDs and SoWs. You will lead technical decisions and drive project execution within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens eligible due to security requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 15+ years of related work experience.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts.
• Manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and drive execution.
• Identify, track, and update key subsystem technical performance metrics.
• Work with Payload IPT to define capability roadmaps, value statements, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate with SMEs and external stakeholders to support on orbit systems and resolve anomalies.
• Serve as authority for technical trades, design decisions, and failure resolution within products.
• Develop and present review packages to senior leadership.
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere.

Skills

ICD drafting

SOW drafting

Security clearance TS

Systems engineering

Space payload knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join our Seal Beach, CA program. You will work with system architects and IPTs on first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions on a fast-paced, high-security program.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, TS clearance, and strong experience drafting ICDs and SoWs. You will lead technical decisions and drive project execution within a multidisciplinary team environment.