{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9cca47df36ca8f099b5107ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cca47df36ca8f099b5107ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cca47df36ca8f099b5107ae","title":"Systems Engineer","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.\n\nSSI is seeking a Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.\n\nThe role focuses heavily on applying systems engineering principles to develop and integrate space, ground, and communication segments, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with mission objectives.\n\nRole and Responsibilities include:\n\nLead the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, integration, testing, and verification.\n\nDevelop and manage technical baselines, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system performance goals.\n\nOversee technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and evaluate contractor designs to ensure alignment with mission objectives.\n\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks through detailed analyses and trade studies.\n\nDirect the integration of space, ground, and communication segments to ensure system readiness.\n\nApply advanced configuration and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability.\n\nCollaborate with government and contractor teams, facilitating cross-functional reviews and technical interchange meetings (TIMs).\n\nAlign technical strategies with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS) philosophy to enable rapid capability delivery.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 14+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.\n\nExpertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, including sensor networks, data pipelines, analytics platforms, space object tracking techniques, data fusion, orbit determination, and conjunction assessment.\n\nStrong knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 Major Capability Acquisition System processes, JCIDS processes, and the PPBE process, with practical experience in applying acquisition policies to systems engineering.\n\nProficiency in developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system architectures, and requirements traceability matrices.\n\nExperience applying system modeling and simulation tools, risk analysis frameworks, and technical data reviews.\n\nTS/SCI clearance required.\n\nTravel is 10%.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nProfessional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, DoD DAWIA Level III in Systems Engineering, or other recognized credentials.\n\nExperience with space-based technologies, such as electro-optical (EO) payloads, algorithms for space object detection, and SDA data processing/storage systems.\n\nFamiliarity with operational needs and constraints in space units such as Delta 9, NSDC, JTF‑SD, or CSpOC.\n\nPrior leadership on U.S. military space acquisition programs, particularly within SDA/S&R, including experience in requirements management, test planning, and risk management.\n\nHands‑on experience with space control mission areas and advanced SDA technologies, including rapid prototyping.\n\nDirect support of USSF/SSC space programs with demonstrated results in technical and mission alignment.\n\n$190,000 - $215,000 a year\n\nTarget salary range: $190,000 - $215,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors.\n\nSpace 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Medium","rawCompany":"medium","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:31:39.832Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer","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.\n\nSSI is seeking a Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.\n\nThe role focuses heavily on applying systems engineering principles to develop and integrate space, ground, and communication segments, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with mission objectives.\n\nRole and Responsibilities include:\n\nLead the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, integration, testing, and verification.\n\nDevelop and manage technical baselines, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system performance goals.\n\nOversee technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and evaluate contractor designs to ensure alignment with mission objectives.\n\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks through detailed analyses and trade studies.\n\nDirect the integration of space, ground, and communication segments to ensure system readiness.\n\nApply advanced configuration and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability.\n\nCollaborate with government and contractor teams, facilitating cross-functional reviews and technical interchange meetings (TIMs).\n\nAlign technical strategies with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS) philosophy to enable rapid capability delivery.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 14+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.\n\nExpertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, including sensor networks, data pipelines, analytics platforms, space object tracking techniques, data fusion, orbit determination, and conjunction assessment.\n\nStrong knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 Major Capability Acquisition System processes, JCIDS processes, and the PPBE process, with practical experience in applying acquisition policies to systems engineering.\n\nProficiency in developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system architectures, and requirements traceability matrices.\n\nExperience applying system modeling and simulation tools, risk analysis frameworks, and technical data reviews.\n\nTS/SCI clearance required.\n\nTravel is 10%.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nProfessional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, DoD DAWIA Level III in Systems Engineering, or other recognized credentials.\n\nExperience with space-based technologies, such as electro-optical (EO) payloads, algorithms for space object detection, and SDA data processing/storage systems.\n\nFamiliarity with operational needs and constraints in space units such as Delta 9, NSDC, JTF‑SD, or CSpOC.\n\nPrior leadership on U.S. military space acquisition programs, particularly within SDA/S&R, including experience in requirements management, test planning, and risk management.\n\nHands‑on experience with space control mission areas and advanced SDA technologies, including rapid prototyping.\n\nDirect support of USSF/SSC space programs with demonstrated results in technical and mission alignment.\n\n$190,000 - $215,000 a year\n\nTarget salary range: $190,000 - $215,000. 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