Payload Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Top Skills' Details
6+ years of space vehicle systems engineering experience
6+ years supporting development, integration, and testing of spacecraft subsystems
3+ years supporting major space program reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Experience with Confluence and/or Jira
Strong communication and customer engagement skills Job Description
Support the ESS-Space Team in the development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of advanced space vehicle systems.

The Systems Engineer will provide technical oversight across spacecraft design and development efforts, guide subsystem integration activities, support readiness and design reviews, and collaborate closely with government customers and contractor teams.

The role is heavily focused on classified national security space programs and requires onsite engagement with key stakeholders Additional Skills & Qualifications
Spacecraft-level environmental and performance testing (TVAC, Acoustic, EMI/EMC)
Requirements verification experience
Program management experience
Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle and systems engineering processes
Experience across space, ground, or user segments
Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline
PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP certification Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Direct contribution to critical national security and defense space missions.

Opportunity to influence the design and delivery of advanced space vehicle capabilities. Work alongside government customers and industry partners to ensure mission success. Support programs that enhance U.S. Space Force and DoD operational readiness Work Environment
Mission-focused, highly collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to cutting-edge space and satellite technologies. Significant interaction with senior government and industry stakeholders. Participation in end-to-end system lifecycle activities from design through testing and deployment.

Majority of work performed in a classified environment requiring onsite presence at LAAFB. Fast-paced environment with opportunities to expand technical and programmatic leadership skills Why is the position open:
Team is expanding External Communities Job Description
Support the ESS-Space Team in the development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of advanced space vehicle systems.

The Systems Engineer will provide technical oversight across spacecraft design and development efforts, guide subsystem integration activities, support readiness and design reviews, and collaborate closely with government customers and contractor teams. The role is heavily focused on classified national security space programs and requires onsite engagement