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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Systems Engineer - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9091514/sr-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline. * 9+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related technical experience. * Experience leading hardware/software integration and/or space/ground systems integration activities. * Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and methodologies. * Experience with systems architecture development and lifecycle support. * Experience implementing Agile development practices. * Experience applying Agile and/or DevOps processes. * Active in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation, if applicable. * Must be eligible and willing to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP). * Must be willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field. * Experience supporting National Security Space programs or Space Control mission areas. * Experience working within a U.S. Government weapon system program office or development environment. * Professional certifications such as: + INCOSE CSEP + Professional Engineer (PE) + ITEA CTEP + Agile PM/PO + Similar industry-recognized certifications ## Description * Provide Systems Engineering expertise across the full system lifecycle, from concept development through operations, for space-based systems, ground-based systems, and command & control capabilities. * Deliver technical oversight of design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, production, and sustainment activities. * Lead combined hardware/software and space/ground integration efforts with government and subcontractor teams. * Develop operational concepts, requirements, system architectures, and verification strategies. * Perform requirements analysis and flow-down activities while identifying and mitigating technical risks. * Conduct Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), modeling, simulation, and analysis activities. * Maintain configuration management of the program technical baseline. * Support risk management processes, identify program risk areas, and implement risk reduction strategies. * Collaborate with Government weapon system program offices to ensure mission success and warfighter capability delivery. * Support Agile and DevOps development environments while ensuring system integration and lifecycle support., Keywords: Systems Engineering, Space Systems, Space Force, Space Systems Command, National Security Space, MBSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Systems Architecture, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Risk Management, Agile, DevOps, Hardware Integration, Software Integration, Space-Ground Integration, Command and Control, C2, Satellite Systems, Ground Systems, Technical Baseline Management, Verification and Validation, Engineering Lifecycle Support, Defense Programs, DoD, SCI Clearance, SAP, Polygraph, Aerospace Engineering, Mission Systems, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Subcontractor Management. 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