37 space systems engineer jobs found

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government weapon systems engineering, strategic planning, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located 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. Fun stuff you will do on the job: Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition. Engage with development contractors...

Description SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Space Systems Chief Systems Engineer to support a Space Systems Command SV program. You will work in customer facilities in El Segundo, CA, directly sitting with our Customer to provide our support. Fun stuff you will do on the job: • Engage with Space Vehicle (SV) Contractors to evaluate hardware and software designs against Government generated requirements • Lead technical requirements analysis and development, systems engineering, and oversee development Contractors to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems • Oversee integration and test of payloads • Perform system requirements and interface definition development • Provide analysis and recommendations to SV design to ensure technical and performance requirements are being met by the Contractor • Work with Government Customer to manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders and ensure internal and external interfaces are...

Description SAIC is seeking candidates for a Space Systems Engineer / Orbital Analyst who will directly support the 18th Space Defense Squadron and the U.S. Space Forces for Space field command located at Vandenberg Space Force, CA, Base in space protection, orbital analysis, data analysis, space defense, and satellite conjunction assessment. The engineer provides expertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), solving various operational orbital mechanics problems and processes data for orbit states and predictions. The position would be responsible for coordination and integration of relevant information and findings across multiple functional areas to develop and deliver products enabling customers' situational awareness and decisions. While this position will accomplish most tasks Monday through Friday, normal day hours, due to the non-routine operations environment, work may be required outside those times. Job Description: • Execute mission protection aspects of...

Description SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking your, our latest Space Operations Systems Integrator to serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. As our System Operations Integrator you will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of system development and acquisitions that advance the USSF. You will interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, USSF Operations Organizations and external/partner organizations) working in sunny El Segundo, CA . Fun stuff on the job you will do: Provide operations expertise to requirements and CONOPS development, systems design and testing, systems integration, tactical/operational command and control analysis. Assist in...

Description SAIC is seeking a Digital Engineer with demonstrated experience using Palantir Foundry onsite in El Segundo, CA to build end-to-end data solutions and applications for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to gather and translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, develop interactive user interfaces, perform data transformation and modeling, and provide support and training to ensure effective use of data-driven insights across the organization. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into actionable data solutions using Palantir Foundry. Develop and...

Description SAIC is seeking a Digital Engineer with demonstrated experience using Palantir Foundry onsite in El Segundo, CA to build end-to-end data solutions and applications for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to gather and translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, develop interactive user interfaces, perform data transformation and modeling, and provide support and training to ensure effective use of data-driven insights across the organization. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into actionable data solutions using Palantir Foundry. Develop and...

Standard Job Description Provides a level of postsales support and service to customer sites and remote sites at a high-tech level that cannot be rendered by the basic level of field hardware and systems software service. Employee is usually introduced to the customer site when the nature of equipment service required is beyond the skill level possessed by the basic field/customer service engineer. You will be a part of the Aircraft Maintenance Training Team at MCAS Miramar, San Diego supporting F-35 Maintenance activities across the full spectrum of Field Operations at various F-35 operating locations both inside the US and internationally.   What You Will Be Doing: This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of F-35 Aircraft Maintenance, Joint Technical data, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Documentation, Action Request processing, Formal On-The-Job Task training/Certifier, and training development/design. The position also...

Description SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer , to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California . As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies. Fun stuff on the job you will do: Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process. Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued...

Description SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer , to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California . As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies. Fun stuff on the job you will do: Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process. Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued...

Description SAIC is seeking a Launch Operations Support Engineer at Vandenberg Space Force Base CA to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). As the Launch Operations Support Engineer, you will deliver on-site launch support and customer representation at Vandenberg Space Force Base, serving as a key interface between the program office, launch provider, and NROV. You will also support mission execution by coordinating launch campaign activities, maintaining situational awareness of payload and launch processing, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed throughout pre-launch operations. You will also support high-tempo launch activities by facilitating communication, tracking milestones, and helping resolve issues that could affect mission success. This rewarding and mission focused position will afford a positive impact on our nation's capabilities, through...

Description SAIC is seeking a Space Vehicle Factory Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Hawthorne, CA. As the Space Vehicle Factory Engineer, you will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. You will support space vehicle engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for all the SPOs major satellite programs. This opportunity requires familiarity with NRO or commercial organization, processes, and satellite systems. Job Responsibilities to include: Assist the Government in monitoring Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) of multiple satellites at contractor facility Support the System Program Office (SPO) in a space vehicle engineering capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of systems acquisitions Provide support to Government customers by...

Description Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in El Segundo, CA who assist the US Space Force in developing and deploying the satellites and ground systems for Nuclear Detection System (NDS) capabilities. These systems provide timely and critical nuclear detection data to our warfighter to ensure national security mission success. Our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team has an immediate need for a hybrid Principal Nuclear Detection System Engineer (USNDS) in El Segundo, CA with mission experience in space/ground systems for the management, development, and deployment of NDS systems to ensure on-time delivery of capabilities. As a SE&I professional, candidates will provide System Engineering (SE) services across all SE disciplines with emphasis in integration and test toward delivering operational capabilities into an enterprise system architecture. Job Responsibilities: Provide Systems...

Description Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in El Segundo, CA who assist the US Space Force in developing and deploying the satellites and ground systems for Nuclear Detection System (NDS) capabilities. These systems provide timely and critical nuclear detection data to our warfighter to ensure national security mission success. Our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team has an immediate need for a hybrid Senior Nuclear Detection System Engineer in El Segundo, CA with mission experience in space/ground systems for the management, development, and deployment of NDS systems to ensure on-time delivery of capabilities. As a SE&I professional, candidate will provide System Engineering (SE) services across all SE disciplines with emphasis on requirement development and management, and RFC processing & management, toward delivering operational capabilities into an enterprise system architecture....

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description SAIC is seeking a Launch Integration Engineer to support national security space missions by integrating satellite programs with launch vehicle providers. This role supports mission planning, technical baseline integration, requirements development, readiness activities, and engineering assessments across government and industry partners. Responsibilities • Support integration of space vehicle launch activities from early concept through Day of Launch and early on orbit operations. • Assist in identifying mission requirements, performing risk assessments, trade studies, and helping develop mission baselines. • Contribute to technical readiness reviews, rehearsals, and coordination meetings. • Develop and maintain integration documentation including interface requirements, facility needs, communications requirements, and mission support plans. • Track and verify technical and operational requirements across launch providers, satellite contractors, NASA, ranges,...

Description SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer/Integrator to support Space Systems Command's (SSC) Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) in advancing Operational Command and Control (C2) and Space Battle Management (BM). As our engineer you will integrate new and commercial capabilities with legacy systems while modernizing the BMC3I software ecosystem across architecture, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and mission applications. The role will mature capabilities from technical assessment and prototyping through production without disrupting critical operations. This position is based in El Segundo, CA and supports the Horizon program within the Space C2 Program Management Office, working closely with SSC's BMC3 Program Office. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the BMC3I software engineering and integration focal point, aligning new development, CSO-selected solutions, and modernization with Programs of Record, legacy systems, architecture,...

Description SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer to support Space Systems Command's (SSC) Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) in advancing Operational Command and Control (C2) and Space Battle Management (BM). This role requires an experienced engineer who can work across application and enterprise perspectives, integrating new capabilities with legacy systems while modernizing the BMC3I software ecosystem. You will shape solutions across architecture, interfaces, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and mission applications while preserving critical operations. This position is based in El Segundo, CA and supports the Horizon program within the Space C2 Program Management Office, working closely with the Space Systems Command's BMC3 Program Office. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as a software engineering and integration focal point for BMC3I, aligning new development, commercial solutions, and modernization with existing Programs of Record, legacy...

Standard Job Description Position details: Location: Sunnyvale, CA Work Schedule: 9x80 Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position) Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a junior mechanical engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA!   As a Mechanical Engineer you will be key in supporting preliminary and detailed design and analysis of missile structures and thermal protection systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    - Design of missile mechanical subsystem(s) such as deployment mechanisms, separation mechanisms, actuators, sensor cover mechanisms, and other mechanisms - Interface with the customer to obtain end user input and build a partnership. - Design hardware, mechanical/structural  components, and subsystems aligned with customer requirements and LM Space standard methodologies (CIPS) in activities related to developing, revising, and releasing engineering drawings - Use Creo Parametric develop and release...

Standard Job Description Position details: Location: Sunnyvale, CA Work Schedule: 9x80 Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)   Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a junior mechanical engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA!   As a Mechanical Engineer you will be key in supporting preliminary and detailed design and analysis of missile structures and thermal protection systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    - Design of missile mechanical subsystem(s) such as deployment mechanisms, separation mechanisms, actuators, sensor cover mechanisms, and other mechanisms - Interface with the customer to obtain end user input and build a partnership. - Design hardware, mechanical/structural  components, and subsystems aligned with customer requirements and LM Space standard methodologies (CIPS) in activities related to developing, revising, and releasing engineering drawings - Use Creo Parametric develop and release...

Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is searching for an IT Operations Associate Manager for our Sensing & Warning (S&W) mission segment under the National Security Space Line of Business. As a S&W IT Operations Associate Manager, the successful candidate will manage and lead a team of IT professionals for multiple classified systems which includes infrastructure and application deployments, new technology insertion, program, project and budget management, schedule and staffing requirements. The candidate will also coordinate with program management and technical leads to coordinate program operations, new environment stand-up and integration of various classified services. This candidate will also be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Why Join Us? The Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation...