Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications
Support mission operations integration and readiness for GPS IIIF, including SoS integration, test, and transition to operations. Coordinate plans, risks, and reviews with government and contractor teams.
In this position, the ideal candidate will:
Perform SoS integration and end-to-end test planning for space/ground/user elements
Support mission readiness planning: operational test, acceptance, and transition to Ops
Develop integrated plans/schedules and decision briefings; manage risks and actions
Participate in cross-functional SE&I activities; coordinate with stakeholders
Contribute to launch planning/execution and on-orbit operations as applicable
Required Qualifications:
10+ years in space systems engineering, integration, and testing
10+ years in system-of-systems integration and integrated testing (space/ground/user)
Experience with operational test, operational acceptance, and transition-to-Ops planning
Confluence/Jira familiarity; strong communication and teamwork
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Math, Physics, or CS
Desired Qualifications:
15+ years in SV SEI&T; launch and satellite ops experience
Broad SE/PM exposure across multiple lifecycle phases
Knowledge of DoD acquisition milestones, SE/test/production policies and practices
Knowledge of GPS space/ground/user segments
Strong writing and interpersonal communication; TS clearance; Master’s degree
PMP/ESEP/CSEP/OCSMP certifications
Tools & Collaboration:
- Jira/Confluence; standard SE&I toolsets; mission ops planning tools as applicable
Security Clearance & Other Requirements:
- Secret clearance required; TS preferred
Location:
This position is located in El Segundo, CA • Travel expected <10%
Compensation:
The typical annual salary range for this position is approximately, USD $145,000 - $180,000. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.
Deliverable(s)
This is a chance to directly influence how GPS evolves for the future – working across spacecraft, ground systems, and user equipment to deliver mission-ready capability that the entire world relies on every day.
