Systems Engineer Space Systems Development

Stellar Solutions•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a growing remote sensing mission and the implementation of a proliferated spacecraft constellation. The role supports mission design, system integration, test execution, and ground hardware and software development across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. The engineer will contribute to capabilities for proactive and near real-time monitoring, detection, analysis, response, and reporting. The Systems Engineer applies remote sensing systems engineering and project management knowledge to support space and ground systems through technical design, integration and test, verification, and transition to operations. The engineer develops or contributes to solutions for technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, with some guidance, and may review or guide junior teammates. The role involves collaboration with customers, users, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system functionality, operational concepts, requirements, interfaces, and technical solutions. The position supports technical reviews, risk management, requirements verification, system readiness, hardware and software integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation. Deliverables may include engineering analyses, architecture products, test plans and results, technical recommendations, briefings, meeting products, and other customer-directed artifacts that support mission integration and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition, program management, or systems engineering for space, ground, or defense systems.
Experience developing architecture products, engineering analyses, technical documentation, and presentation materials supporting program execution.
Experience with system architecture, requirements development, interface management, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting space or ground systems through technical design, system integration, Integration & Test (I&T), verification, and transition to operations.
Experience supporting technical reviews, risk management, and requirements verification.
Experience with Air Force, Space Force, other DoD, DoW, or Intelligence Community space or ground programs.
Experience with hardware and software integration and troubleshooting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline.
Experience with spacecraft ground systems design, ground entry point design, spacecraft design, or remote sensing mission development.
Familiarity with the Agile software development lifecycle.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to work on site at Los Angeles Air Force Base 1–2 days per week is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support mission design and system integration for a proliferated spacecraft constellation.
Support space and ground systems through technical design, system integration, Integration & Test (I&T), verification, and transition to operations.
Support ground hardware and software development, integration, and test activities.
Develop and execute test campaigns across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
Collaborate with customers, users, and engineering teams to define system functionality, operational concepts, requirements, interfaces, and technical solutions.
Develop architecture products, engineering analyses, technical documentation, and presentation materials supporting program execution.
Distill complex technical information into clear engineering recommendations and presentations for customers and program leadership.
Support technical reviews, risk management, requirements verification, and system readiness activities.
Support hardware and software integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation.
Support activities associated with Major Capability Acquisitions and/or Middle Tier Acquisition.
Communicate technical and program information through written products, meeting notes, presentations, and verbal updates.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve system performance and address customer mission needs.
Help ensure spacecraft mission elements are successfully designed, integrated, tested, and prepared for operational use.