Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
Proven leadership in systems engineering teams for complex space/ground systems integration.
Familiarity with tools like Cameo, JIRA, and Confluence.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI and SCI eligibility required.
Willingness to undergo a polygraph examination for SCI and SAP access.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead interface engineers in payload-to-spacecraft integration.
Evaluate designs and test plans with development contractors.
Manage payload integration and stakeholder interface control.
Oversee ground segment integration and operational deployment.
Conduct program risk assessments and provide recommendations.
Collaborate independently with government and contractor personnel.
Develop concepts of operation (CONOPS) for system integration.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) contribution plan.
Full Job Description
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. 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:
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.
