Space Systems Engineer

IESE Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401K Contribution (up to 10%)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term Disability insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

IESE Solutions Inc. in El Segundo, California seeks a highly experienced Sr. Principal Space Systems Engineer to support Space Systems Command directorates.

The role leads requirements development, system engineering, payload integration, and complex space-system deployment. The candidate will oversee interface control, perform architecture and lifecycle analyses, verify requirements, assess risks, and collaborate with government offices, FFRDCs, SETA, and contractors.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent and 9+ years of experience; 4 additional years may substitute for degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation; ability to obtain SCI and SAP accesses; polygraph willingness.
• Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, and overseeing development contractors for space systems.
• Experience with requirements verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversee development contractor to design, produce, integrate and test space systems.
• Oversee payload integration and interface control management.
• Perform system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operation.
• Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders.
• Perform systems architecting and engineering activities including system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and development/refinement of concepts of operation.
• Oversee requirements verification and validation.
• Make program risks assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborate with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Interface management

Education

Bachelor's degree / 9+ years experience

Job description

IESE Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. Position is available in El Segundo, California.

Typical Responsibilities Include

• Lead technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversee development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems.
• Oversee payload integration and interface control management.
• Perform system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operation.
• Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders.
• Perform systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and development and refinement of concepts of operation.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or applicable and 9 years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation. Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses. Must be willing to consent to a polygraph.
• Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, and overseeing development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems.
• Experience with requirements verification and validation.

Benefits

As a growing small engineering firm, IESE Solutions focuses on people and customers and delivery of uninterrupted high-quality work. Our approach to attracting and retaining highly qualified candidates is to provide an opportunity to help shape the firm's future and a competitive and flexible compensation package consistent with qualifications, security clearance eligibility, and roles. IESE Solutions offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including but are not limited to:

• Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salaries
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation
• Flexible Work Hours and supportive/collaborative work environment
• Continuous education sponsorship
• Career opportunities to participate in the next generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop/enhance enduring professional skills and network.

At IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by various factors including location, education, clearance, skills, and experience among others. IESE Solutions considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, security clearance, education/training, and key skills.

IESE Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

IESE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.