Senior Systems Engineer, Space Systems & Mission

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

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the USSF Space Systems Command mission, developing and delivering space capabilities. This onsite role in El Segundo, CA requires an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility.

The engineer will lead MBSE-driven system integration across space and ground segments, coordinate with government offices and contractors, and guide risk mitigation and technical oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years experience; Master's with 3+ years acceptable.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams on space/ground integrations.
• Experience with MBSE tools and requirements mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded government tech lead shaping next-gen space capability.
• Integrate space, ground, and mission segments using rapid acquisition frameworks.
• Drive program planning, risk mitigation, and technical oversight.

Skills

MBSE

System integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the USSF Space Systems Command mission, developing and delivering space capabilities. This onsite role in El Segundo, CA requires an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility.

The engineer will lead MBSE-driven system integration across space and ground segments, coordinate with government offices and contractors, and guide risk mitigation and technical oversight.