Senior Space Systems Engineer – Hybrid MBSE

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret clearance

Hybrid work

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to SSC/SN at Los Angeles AFB. The role covers acquisition, development, integration, test, launch, operations, and modernization of space-based missile warning and related capabilities.

The candidate will lead enterprise SE/integration across space, ground, and mission-support domains, using MBSE and digital engineering to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• 15+ years of aerospace/space systems or defense acquisition experience.
• Experience with DoD/Space Force programs and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level aerospace SE & SETA support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support requirements development, validation, verification, and configuration control.
• Perform system-of-systems engineering across space, ground, and launch segments.
• Support architecture using MBSE, Digital Engineering, and mission-thread analysis.
• Evaluate baselines, interfaces, performance, risks, and readiness.
• Participate in program reviews, IBRs, CCBs, and IPTs.
• Analyze discrepancies and define corrective actions andClosure documentation.
• Assist launch integration, early orbit ops, and transition to sustainment.
• Review contractor SEPs, ICDs, specs, verification plans, and CDRLs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

15+ years

DoD/Space Force

Space systems

Requirements mgmt

System integration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Astrion seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to SSC/SN at Los Angeles AFB. The role covers acquisition, development, integration, test, launch, operations, and modernization of space-based missile warning and related capabilities.

The candidate will lead enterprise SE/integration across space, ground, and mission-support domains, using MBSE and digital engineering to ensure mission success.