Payload Systems Engineers (Senior-Level) - (PSES101426.1)

Cimarron•Seal Beach, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Senior-Level Payload Systems Engineer for a program in Seal Beach, California. The role supports the development of first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions, primarily involving classified platforms and technologies. As part of an engineering design team, the engineer will collaborate with system architects, Concept of Operations developers, fault and autonomy designers, and multiple engineering disciplines. The work involves aggressive development timelines and solving previously unsolved problems in minimally defined design spaces. The engineer will provide technical project management for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts, coordinate with the Payload Integrated Product Team to shape capability roadmaps and implementation plans, and support on-orbit systems. The role also has decision-making authority for technical trades and assigned product design, compliance, and failure-resolution matters, and includes presenting reviews to senior leadership. Cimarron describes itself as a global solutions company focused on customer-driven requirements, innovative technologies, and superior products and services. The company states that it offers competitive salaries and benefits, recognizes employee contributions through awards, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, due to facility security requirements.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana use.
Must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
15 or more years of related work experience.
At least 1 year of experience leading projects, teams, or products.
Proficiency in authoring Interface Control Documents (ICDs), specifications, and Statements of Work (SoW).
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited school. A technical master's degree counts for 2 years of experience and a technical Ph.D. counts for 4 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Expertise in one or more space payload technologies, such as RF communication, laser communication, PNT, or remote sensing.
Experience working directly with government customers on large-scale space programs.
Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts.
Manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and execution.
Identify, track, and update key subsystem technical performance metrics.
Work with the Payload Integrated Product Team to define capability roadmaps, value statements, and implementation plans.
Coordinate with subject matter experts and external stakeholders to provide real-time support for on-orbit systems, including investigating and resolving anomalies.
Serve as the authority and decision maker for technical trades, design decisions, noncompliance disposition, and failure resolution within assigned products.
Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership.
Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.