Space System Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Space System Engineer will lead complex spacecraft development projects within a large, multidisciplinary engineering team. This role demands deep expertise in system design, integration, and risk management, supporting cutting-edge space systems from concept through validation. The engineer will collaborate across departments in a matrix structure to ensure mission success, reporting to multiple stakeholders while working full-time onsite in a secure facility in El Segundo, California. U.S. citizenship and an active or recently held TS/SCI clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze complex space systems and subsystems
• Develop and validate system requirements to meet mission objectives
• Plan and conduct testing and performance validation activities
• Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Document engineering processes, test results, and compliance information
• Integrate hardware and software components for full system operation
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues during development
• Collaborate cross-functionally within a large engineering team and matrix reporting environment

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in spacecraft development, integration, testing, or space systems engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Expertise in systems engineering and requirements analysis
• Proven skills in risk management and mitigation
• Proficiency with simulation tools and project management methodologies
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI clearance held within the last six months and eligibility for reissuance
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in a SCIF facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading projects within large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams (16+ members)
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and departments in a matrix reporting structure
• Desire for leadership roles and cross-disciplinary growth opportunities

Waypoint Sierra Consultants provides professional aerospace services for the most demanding missions, supporting the acquisition, integration, and operation of the world’s most advanced space systems for defense and intelligence applications. We provide system engineering and integration support to numerous USSF space missions. Our team assists in all mission phases, from pre-acquisition through launch-site integration and on-orbit operations.

Company Description

Waypoint Sierra Consultants provides professional aerospace services for the most demanding missions, supporting the acquisition, integration, and operation of the world’s most advanced space systems for defense and intelligence applications. We provide system engineering and integration support to numerous USSF space missions. Our team assists in all mission phases, from pre-acquisition through launch-site integration and on-orbit operations.