Senior Space Vehicle Platform & Payload Engineer

Pace Runners; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-focused aerospace and defense company is seeking a Space Vehicle Platform/Payload Systems Engineer in El Segundo, California. The role involves leading systems engineering and integration across spacecraft platforms, ensuring technical alignment, and driving performance throughout the system lifecycle. Candidates should have extensive experience in space vehicle systems engineering, effective communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The salary ranges from $180,000 to $200,000 annually, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, integration, and testing.
• 7+ years of experience with risk and opportunity management.
• Experience supporting reviews of space systems, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and integration efforts across spacecraft platforms.
• Collaborate with government clients and contractor teammates.
• Manage risks and opportunities implementing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Space vehicle systems engineering

Risk and opportunity management

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Requirements verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

A mission-focused aerospace and defense company is seeking a Space Vehicle Platform/Payload Systems Engineer in El Segundo, California. The role involves leading systems engineering and integration across spacecraft platforms, ensuring technical alignment, and driving performance throughout the system lifecycle. Candidates should have extensive experience in space vehicle systems engineering, effective communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The salary ranges from $180,000 to $200,000 annually, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package.