El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Overview Senior Acquisition Lead LOCATION: El Segundo, CA (On-site) JOB STATUS: Full Time CLEARANCE: Secret (active or ability to obtain) SALARY: $162,000 – $190,000 Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to …
Skills: Acquisition Strategy, DoD Acquisition Processes, Contracting, Financial Management, Systems Engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Check out this new opportunity! Guidance, Navigation, & Controls Engineer Spacecraft Flight Control Systems On-site in El Segundo, CA Target salary range: $123,000 - $198,750 We are hiring a Guidance, Navigation & Contro…
Skills: Guidance, Navigation & Controls, Spacecraft Flight Control Systems, GNC Analysis, Flight Control Software Development, Spacecraft Integration and Test
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Check out this new opportunity! Senior Spacecraft Command & Data Handling Engineer Avionic Systems On-site in El Segundo, CA $146,200 - $260,000/Yearly We are hiring a Senior Spacecraft Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Eng…
Skills: Avionics Systems, Spacecraft Architecture, Command & Data Handling, SpaceWire, Ethernet
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$155k–$185k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place to Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manuf…
Skills: Systems engineering, Launch vehicle integration, Program management, Mission readiness, Risk management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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 integrati…
Skills: Mission integration, Launch vehicle integration, Requirements development, Risk assessment, Trade studies
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$118k–$176k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Supply chain management, Subcontract management, Procurement, Contract negotiation, Proposal evaluation
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$118k–$176k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Supply chain management, Subcontract management, Procurement, Contract negotiation, Proposal evaluation
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 analysis, Finite element analysis, Solid mechanics, Electronics packaging, Structural dynamics
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Guidance Navigation and Controls, Flight control algorithms, MATLAB, Simulink, Fixed-wing aircraft
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$127k–$186k/yr
Proposal Operations Lead - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on nati…
Skills: Proposal management, Project management, Process improvement, Business operations, Strategic planning
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$151k–$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, Systems integration, Cloud command and control, Space systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$118k–$225k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-25 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: Earned Value Management, Financial analysis, Forecasting, Variance analysis, Budgeting
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-25 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: Circuit card assembly troubleshooting, Electrical schematics, Precision soldering, Component-level diagnostics, System diagnostics
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$140k/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: Digital signal processing, Communication systems, RF systems, Satellite communications, MATLAB
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$33/hr–$50/hr
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: Project coordination, Facility planning, Design coordination, Construction administration, Budgeting
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$99k–$162k/yr
DSP Algorithms Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Associate or Mid-Level) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Sys…
Skills: Digital signal processing, Matlab, Simulink, FPGA, ASIC
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$250k/yr
VICE PRESIDENT, Counter Laser & Directed Energy EL SEGUNDO, CA | FULL-TIME Onsite Cambium is a global company building the advanced materials base for reindustrialization — from AI-driven molecular design to agile domest…
Skills: Photonics, Laser Eye Protection, Counter-Directed Energy, Optical materials, Optical system design
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$172k/yr
Position Title: Acquisition Support Analyst Location: El Segundo, CA Clearance: Active TS/SCI required U.S. Citizenship required OMNI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Support Analyst to support U.S. Space Force (USSF) and…
Skills: Acquisition Support, Program Management, DoD Acquisition Processes, Business Operations, SharePoint
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Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting for space systems. Lead and mentor professionals while developing documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards and managing program risks.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and over 12 years of experience in DoD acquisition and program management. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
Senior Acquisition Lead
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA (On-site)
JOB STATUS: Full Time
CLEARANCE: Secret (active or ability to obtain)
SALARY: $162,000 – $190,000
Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems.
As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape acquisition strategies, guide source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.
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Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. With our “always on” approach, relentless pursuit of bold ideas, and unmatched execution, we work alongside our customers—even in the most demanding environments—to deliver results with impact. From cyber and software to systems engineering and mission support, our team brings the expertise, agility, and drive needed to meet the moment and shape the future.
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Based on 740 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in El Segundo, CA pay between $94k–$222k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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