About the role
Overview Space Systems Engineer LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
SALARY: $180k-$224k
CLEARANCE: TS w/SCI eligibility
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: 10%
Astrion is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join the Space Support to Theater Team (S2T2) under the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) , United States Space Force (USSF) , Space Systems Command (SSC) , Los Angeles AFB . This critical role requires advancing, integrating, and delivering system-of-systems space capabilities that support national security objectives. This is a unique opportunity to help define the future of space operations—shaping enterprise requirements, performing mission engineering, and driving integration across USSF mission portfolios.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, or related field)
- 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and deployment of space systems within the USSF or DoD mission space
- Strong foundation in systems engineering, mission analysis, and system-of-systems integration
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor personnel
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with JIRA/Confluence
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief complex technical topics to senior decision-makers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Master of Science degree in STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, or related field)
- Proficiency with JIRA/Confluence
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of cutting-edge space capabilities across current and future systems
- Perform mission engineering analysis and evaluate Design Reference Missions (DRM) for risks, issues, and gaps opportunities (RIGs/RIGOs)
- Conduct system-level capability reviews and recommend solutions to close mission-critical gaps
- Support war room planning, capability epoch development, and kill chain assessments to inform enterprise decisions
- Develop enterprise requirements for high-priority space programs
- Assess policy and technical drivers impacting system design, integration, and interoperability
- Collaborate with SWAC, S2 / S4 / S6, Space Command, CCIB, and PEO offices to deliver integrated SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning, TacISR, Launch, and BMC3 solutions
- Prepare and present briefings, white papers, and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership
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