Space Systems Engineer

Medium; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is seeking a Space Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to lead technical requirements development and oversee the integration of complex space systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science and at least 9 years of experience in systems engineering, along with active TS clearance and SCI eligibility. The role involves managing development contractors, conducting verification and validation of requirements, and collaborating with government representatives. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 9 years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical requirements development and systems engineering.
• Oversee development contractor for space systems.
• Perform system integration of complex space systems.

Skills

Technical requirements development

Systems engineering

Requirements verification and validation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science or applicable

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast‑growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward‑thinking, self‑directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Space Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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 provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborate with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or applicable and 9 years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 a year.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.