Space Systems Integration Engineer

Space Systems Integration, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Space Systems Integration Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. You will join as an embedded member of the Government, applying advanced engineering to shape and deliver next-generation capabilities across space, ground, and mission segments.

The role emphasizes tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks; you will drive program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution, collaborating with government offices, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• 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.
• Travel is 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration, and test plans.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Perform system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations, including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
• Make program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Space systems integration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years experience

Master's degree + 12+ years experience

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

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 Integration Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. Therole emphasizesleveragingtailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and missionsegments. Yourexpertisewill be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technicaloversight, and execution.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration, and test plans.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Perform system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations, including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
• Make program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• 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.
• Travel is 25%.

$190,000 - $220,000 a year

Target salary range: $190,000 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.