Project Engineer

Space Systems Integration • El Segundo, CA

39d • $190,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Project Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM program with 14 years of experience.
• 10+ years in a program management role, or 5+ years in a space engineering role with 5+ additional years in a program management role.
• Managing multiple contractors and customers, including engagement with Government SETA/FFRDC/UARC support.
• Classified space programs, preferably both at the Top Secret and compartmented access to inform integrated analysis, effectiveness, and utility.
• Development and presentations to O-6 and above Govt leadership, decision quality briefings, and papers.
• Problem-solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic environments.
• Collaborating with IC professionals and understanding IC tasking mechanisms.
• Outer space environment, spacecraft operations, counterspace threats, space control systems.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Minimum Requirement is a TS/SCI clearance and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
• Travel is 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spacecraft engineering and design, orbital dynamics, statistical experiment design, data analysis, modeling and simulation, analytics, information system infrastructure configuration, cost/schedule analysis, weaponeering, wargaming, artificial neural networks and machine learning, MBSE, computer programming, and data governance.
• Established relationships with the following organizations: COCOMS (INDOPACOM, USSPACECOM, etc.). Space Intelligence Community Organizations (IC). Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Space Rapid Capabilities Program Office (SpRCO). Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Pentagon & Headquarters Staff (AQ, SQ, J-Dirs, GOs, PSMs, PEMs, etc.)
• Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government with management of multiple simultaneous projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Facilitate development of plans, requirements, and documentation to define project tasks, including objectives, scope, and milestones, in coordination with stakeholders.
• Support the government with coordination and management of security activities across the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) for integrated analysis.
• Manage contractor task allocations, maintaining records of assignments, progress, and completion.
• Monitor analysis efforts across multiple contractor-led developments, tracking task execution and progress, ensuring adherence to established timelines and standards.
• Provide updates on project execution, milestones, delays, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Track deliverables and ensure they go through appropriate review and approval processes.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure accountability for project deadlines.
• Produce recommendations to enhance and optimize project execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead project update meetings for senior leadership.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate reviews and meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees