Systems Engineer, Space Innovation and Prototype Projects

Overview

Launch Your Future at Astrion: Innovate the Future of Space

Astrion is seeking a visionary Senior Space Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, CA. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to shape the next generation of space technologies and capabilities, directly supporting Space Systems Command's cutting-edge Innovation and Prototyping Delta.

At Astrion, you'll be at the forefront of advanced technology development, collaborating with international, commercial, and interagency partners to pioneer rapid, innovative, and affordable space solutions. Be part of a mission-critical team dedicated to enhancing space domain awareness and developing groundbreaking prototypes.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret Clearance to start.

Apply today to launch your career to new heights!

What You'll Do:

• Drive the systems engineering and acquisition strategy for innovative space capability demonstrations and prototype development.
• Evaluate state-of-the-art technologies from industry, academia, civil, military, domestic, and international sectors to fulfill evolving space mission requirements.
• Influence the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge satellite and ground systems.
• Recommend strategic system enhancements and shape architectural decisions impacting the future landscape of space operations.
• Develop use cases, initial test plans, and comprehensive operational acceptance documentation to ensure successful project deployment.
• Support review of End-Item-Data-Packages in support of acquisition closeout of requirements as well as identifying plans that would support the operational acceptance documentation

Your Background:

• 10+ years of Aerospace engineering experience with DoD space and ground systems.
• Proven expertise in satellite service buses and ground-based satellite command and control systems, encompassing both operational and R&D satellites.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (extensive relevant work experience accepted in lieu of a degree). MS Preferred.
• Experience developing initial test plans for smaller projects getting operational acceptance desired.
• Familiarity with Space System Command (Formerly Space and Missile Systems Center) process and procedures desired
• Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills desired
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible).

Why Astrion?

• Be part of an agile team pioneering transformative space capabilities.
• Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Leverage your skills to directly impact national and international space operations.

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