Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Space Systems Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USA$200k - $245k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 14 or more years of applicable experience, or a master's degree and 12 or more years of experience.
Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
Experience using Cameo, JIRA, and Confluence.
Active Top Secret clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility, and participation in Continuous Evaluation are required.
Must meet requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Must be willing to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition.
Engage with development contractors to evaluate designs, models, and integration and test plans.
Be responsible for Government system-level requirements and enterprise interfaces.
Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
Perform system integration of the ground segment and deployment into operations, including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
Oversee requirements verification and validation.
Make program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
Collaborate independently with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Salary Range: 200000 to 245000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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.

You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced systems engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition.
Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
Responsible for Government system level requirements and enterprise interfaces.
Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
Performs system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
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:

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%

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.

About the Company

Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 2005

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