Senior Space Systems Integration Engineer (TS/SCI)

Space Systems Integration, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Space Systems Integration Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. You will join as an embedded member of the Government, applying advanced engineering to shape and deliver next-generation capabilities across space, ground, and mission segments.

The role emphasizes tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks; you will drive program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution, collaborating with government offices, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel is 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration, and test plans.
• 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.
• Make program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Space systems integration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years experience

Master's degree + 12+ years experience

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Space Systems Integration Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. You will join as an embedded member of the Government, applying advanced engineering to shape and deliver next-generation capabilities across space, ground, and mission segments.

The role emphasizes tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks; you will drive program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution, collaborating with government offices, contractors, and