Systems Engineer

Very Good Security; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Very Good Security in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead integration efforts and manage technical requirements for complex space systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 14 years of experience or equivalent advanced degrees. The role requires strong communication skills and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

The position offers a salary range of $190,000 - $220,000 per year, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with space systems development and integration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with developers for software integration.
• Lead systems engineering efforts and manage contractors.
• Oversee requirements verification and validation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space systems development

Integration of complex systems

Government acquisition strategies

Education

Bachelor of Science with 14+ years experience

Master’s with 12+ years experience

PhD with 9+ years experience

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 Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Engages with developers to evaluate software simulators, engineering units, and hardware simulators through integration activities.
• Leads technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems.
• Oversees payload integration and interface control management.
• Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operations.
• Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders.
• Performs 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 communications concepts of operation.
• Oversees requirements verification and validation.
• Makes program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Master’s and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD and nine (9) years or more experience.
• Experience with space systems development, integration, and/or operations of DoD or other Agency (NRO, NSA, NASA, etc.).
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and ground systems.
• Experience with system engineering processes and demonstrable expertise developing ground architectures for mission‑critical systems.
• Background supporting or leveraging IMINT or SIGINT Intelligence discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in government acquisition strategies, documentation development, and full lifecycle program management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to brief government stakeholders at all levels.
• 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

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.