Senior Space Systems Engineer - TS/SCI, Onsite El Segundo

Piper Companies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force SSC mission, delivering sustainable joint space warfighting capabilities. The role is onsite in El Segundo, CA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead integration across space and ground systems, drive program planning and risk mitigation, and coordinate with government and contractors to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and 5+ years of relevant experience; Masters and 3+ years ok.
• Experience leading SE teams integrating space/ground systems.
• Experience with tools: Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• In-scope background investigation (T5 or SSBI) for SCI eligibility and Continuous Evaluation participation (if applicable).
• Willing to be nominated for access to SAP/SCI and to consent to a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced systems engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability.
• Leverage tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments.
• Drive program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution.
• Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
• Responsible for Government system level requirements and enterprise interfaces.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Perform system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
• Oversee requirements verification and validation.
• Make program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborate with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Risk assessment

Government/space systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force SSC mission, delivering sustainable joint space warfighting capabilities. The role is onsite in El Segundo, CA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead integration across space and ground systems, drive program planning and risk mitigation, and coordinate with government and contractors to meet mission needs.