Space Systems Engineer

ZP Group • El Segundo, CA

32d • $160,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Space Systems Engineer to support a mission forward program with the US Space Force (USSF) onsite in El Segundo, CA. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government with their architecture and full lifecycle systems engineering processes that enable key systems (e.g., satellites and their ground systems, ground-based space systems and their command and control capabilities) to meet warfighter needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years professional experience.
• Experience with the following:
• Leading combined hardware/software and, or space/ground integration activities.
• Using model-based system engineering tools and methods.
• Systems Architecting and lifecycle support.
• Implementing agile development techniques.
• Applying Agile and/or DevOps development processes.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, science or related technical field.
• Experience within the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
• Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.
• Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle from concept development to operations (for either Space-based, Ground-based space systems and, or the Ground Systems/Command & Control services that operate those capabilities).
• Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment) whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral, etc.) or agile/prototype.
• Conduct model-based systems engineering and modeling, simulation and analysis as needed.
• Conduct and maintain Configuration Management of the program technical baseline.

Benefits

• Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees