Systems Engineer Space Systems Development

Stellar Solutions Inc • El Segundo, CA

15h • $126,000 - $152,000 • Hybrid

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. This role supports mission design, system integration, test execution, and ground hardware/software development across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. The engineer will contribute to capabilities that enable proactive and near real-time monitoring, detection, analysis, response, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 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/software integration and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

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 activities for a proliferated spacecraft constellation providing monitoring, detection, analysis, response, and reporting capabilities.
• Support space and ground systems through technical design, system integration, Integration & Test (I&T), verification, and transition to operations.
• Support ground hardware/software development, integration, and test activities needed to achieve overall mission success.
• 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/software integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation.
• Support activities associated with Major Capability Acquisitions and/or Middle Tier Acquisition.
• Communicate technical and program information clearly through written products, meeting notes, presentations, and verbal updates.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve system performance and address customer mission needs.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to technical execution.

Benefits

• annual performance bonus
• employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation
• comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits
• PTO pay-out options
• additional company-sponsored benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level