GPS IIIF - Mission Operations & Integration Systems Engineer - SSC GSIS
About The Position
Stellar Solutions is hiring a Mission Operations & Integration Systems Engineer to support GPS enterprise evolution under SSC/GSIS, integrating space, ground, and user-segment capabilities for resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT). The role supports mission operations integration and readiness for GPS IIIF, including system-of-systems (SoS) integration, testing, and transition to operations. It coordinates plans, risks, and reviews with government and contractor teams. The position works across spacecraft, ground systems, and user equipment to help deliver mission-ready capability. It is based in El Segundo, California, with travel expected to be less than 10%.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in space systems engineering, integration, and testing.
- At least 10 years of experience in system-of-systems integration and integrated testing across space, ground, and user segments.
- Experience with operational testing, operational acceptance, and transition-to-operations planning.
- Familiarity with Confluence and Jira.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Secret security clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- 15 or more years of experience in space vehicle systems engineering, integration, and test (SV SEI&T).
- Launch and satellite operations experience.
- Broad systems engineering and program management exposure across multiple lifecycle phases.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition milestones and systems engineering, test, and production policies and practices.
- Knowledge of GPS space, ground, and user segments.
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Top Secret security clearance.
- Master’s degree.
- PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform system-of-systems integration and end-to-end test planning for space, ground, and user elements.
- Support mission readiness planning, including operational testing, acceptance, and transition to operations.
- Develop integrated plans and schedules, prepare decision briefings, and manage risks and actions.
- Participate in cross-functional systems engineering and integration activities and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Contribute to launch planning and execution and on-orbit operations, as applicable.
- Coordinate plans, risks, and reviews with government and contractor teams.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus.
- Employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan contribution based on base compensation.
- Comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits.
- PTO pay-out options.
- Additional company-sponsored benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
