Systems Engineer

TEK Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEK Systems leads a contract-to-hire opportunity in El Segundo, CA for an Expert Systems Engineer focused on space vehicle systems. The role requires onsite engagement and security clearances, working with ESS-Space Team on development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of spacecraft systems.

The ideal candidate has DoD acquisition lifecycle knowledge, hands-on systems engineering, program management experience, and advanced degrees with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Spacecraft-level environmental and performance testing (TVAC, Acoustic, EMI/EMC)
• Requirements verification experience
• Program management experience
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle and systems engineering processes
• Experience across space, ground, or user segments
• Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline
• PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP certification

Responsibilities

• Support the ESS-Space Team in the development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of advanced space vehicle systems.
• Provide technical oversight across spacecraft design and development efforts.
• Guide subsystem integration activities and support readiness and design reviews.
• Collaborate closely with government customers and contractor teams.

Skills

systems engineering

testing

integration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

PMP certification

ESEP certification

CSEP certification

OCSMP certification

Job description

Top Secret preffered, but we will take a Secreat Clearance as well.

Description

Support the ESS-Space Team in the development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of advanced space vehicle systems. The Systems Engineer will provide technical oversight across spacecraft design and development efforts, guide subsystem integration activities, support readiness and design reviews, and collaborate closely with government customers and contractor teams. The role is heavily focused on classified national security space programs and requires onsite engagement with key stakeholders

Skills

systems engineering, testing, integration

Top Skills Details

systems engineering,testing,integration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Spacecraft-level environmental and performance testing (TVAC, Acoustic, EMI/EMC)

Requirements verification experience

Program management experience

Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle and systems engineering processes

Experience across space, ground, or user segments

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP certification

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $115.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.