El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Strategic Planning, Program Integration, Risk Mitigation, Technical Oversight
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$99k–$225k/yr
Space Payload RF Engineer, Lead The Opportunity: Are you ready to lead the design, development, integration, and test of mission‑critical RF payloads that will define the next generation of space vehicles? As an RF engin…
Skills: RF circuit design, Microwave circuit design, Antenna design, Link analysis, Space payload integration
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$148k–$200k/yr
Title: Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Syste…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Cross Domain Solutions, Systems Engineering, DevSecOps, CI/CD
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$147k/yr
Title: Test & Validation Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role supports the program's testing and va…
Skills: Software testing, Validation, Integration testing, User acceptance testing, Defect management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$116k–$159k/yr
Title: Senior Data Visualization Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking highly motivated Senior Data Visualization Engineer to design and develop advanced data visualization solutions supporting satelli…
Skills: Data visualization, Software engineering, SATCOM, Python, SQL
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$107k–$147k/yr
Title: Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence an…
Skills: Test and evaluation, Systems engineering, SATCOM, Requirement verification, Test methodology
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$116k–$159k/yr
Title: Senior Data Visualization Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking highly motivated Senior Data Visualization Engineer to design and develop advanced data visualization solutions supporting satelli…
Skills: Data visualization, Software engineering, SATCOM, Power BI, Tableau
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · On-site
Title: Space Systems Engineer KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this positio…
Skills: Space systems engineering, Orbital mechanics, Navigation, Sensor employment, Communications
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$176k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: C++, Software architecture, Modeling and simulation, Systems engineering, Technical leadership
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$146k–$277k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Activ…
Skills: Program management, Cost management, Schedule management, Technical performance, Earned value management systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$107k–$147k/yr
Title: Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence an…
Skills: Test and evaluation, Systems engineering, SATCOM, Requirement verification, Test planning
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$227k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, Electromagnetic warfare, DoD acquisition, Space systems, Ground systems
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$176k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Structural engineering, Finite element analysis, Solid mechanics, Structural mechanics, Pressure vessels
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$127k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Agile Coaching, Scrum Framework, Kanban, Conflict Resolution, Product Backlog Refinement
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$118k–$225k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The a…
Skills: Manufacturing operations, Program management, New product introduction, Transition to production, Proposal development
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Check out this new opportunity! Senior Contracts Management Specialist FAR/DFARS | DoD Contracts On-site in El Segundo, CA Target salary range: $96,050 - $173,750 We are hiring a Senior Contracts Management Specialist in…
Skills: Contracts Management, FAR, DFARS, DoD Contracting, Proposal Development
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$275k–$312k/yr
ABOUT SPHINX Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the ou…
Skills: Program Management, Profit & Loss Ownership, Software Engineering Leadership, Contract Management, Subcontractor Oversight
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$190k–$215k/yr
ABOUT SPHINX Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the ou…
Skills: Product management, Satellite command and control, Telemetry, RF terminal management, Mission planning
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$125k/yr
ABOUT NOOKS Nooks is pioneering Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) — designing, building, and operating Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and other secured, classified environments for th…
Skills: IT Support, System Administration, Hardware Lifecycle Management, Troubleshooting, Network Cabling
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$220k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics Operations
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The Space Systems Engineer will lead complex space system acquisitions and serve as the lead technical representative for the U.S. Space Force. Responsibilities include overseeing payload integration, managing system-level requirements, and providing actionable risk assessments to program leadership.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 14 years of experience or a Master's degree with 12 years of experience in systems engineering. A current TS/SCI clearance is required, along with the willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.
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.
Advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our portfolio of offerings integrates emerging technology into mission critical operations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has approximately 23,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.3 billion.
Offices: 12010 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, US
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