Senior Systems Engineer, SSIO

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Integration Office at USSF Space Systems Command. This role involves integrating capabilities across space systems, conducting mission engineering, and collaborating with various stakeholders to shape solutions. Candidates should have a BS degree in a related field and significant experience in the defense and space manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, adaptable to new tools.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of space capabilities in collaboration with SSC stakeholders.
• Conduct requirements traceability and assess capability gaps.
• Develop and present briefings, technical reports, and architectural roadmaps.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Overview:

Astrion is looking for a Senior Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) Requirements Support Cell (RSC) at USSF Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles AFB, CA. These positions are key to integrating space system-of-systems capabilities across the SSC portfolio and USSF Space Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support integration of cross-cutting space capabilities in collaboration with SSC stakeholders and USSF partners.
• Conduct requirements traceability from Mission Areas down to System level - assess capability gaps.
• Serve as a self-starter who can work independently and proactively help customers define problems and shape solutions, even in emerging or poorly defined areas.
• Perform Mission Engineering on Design Reference Missions and analyze mission threads for risks, issues, and gaps.
• Develop and present briefings, technical reports, and architectural roadmaps.
• Collaborate with SWAC, CSRO/S5R, and PEO offices to define and prioritize requirements for various space systems.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend S&T investments to support evolving space mission needs.
• Contribute to development of war rooms, capability epochs, and kill chain assessments.
• Assist with enterprise requirements development and JCIDS documentation.
• Analyze policy and technical derivatives of space requirements.
• Recommend practical, mission-driven solutions to meet goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience, with exceptions considered based on demonstrated expertise.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel); adaptable to new tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space acquisition as a SETA.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and JCIDS processes.
• Background in SSC mission areas such as SATCOM, PNT, MW/MT, Space Weather, C3BM, Space Superiority, ISR, and Ground/Network segments.

Salary is in the range of $180,000 to $195,000.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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