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# Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (architect)

- **Company:** Stellar Solutions
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $144,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Orbital Mechanics, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88539111/1

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, integration, and testing.
 * 7+ years of experience with systems architecture, requirements management, and Interface Control Document development and management.
 * 3+ years of experience supporting reviews of space systems, including experience with SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA and the DoD acquisition system.
 * Ability to communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships with Government customers and contractor teammates.
 * Ability to work with a high degree of motivation and a dynamic work ethic in support of the DoD mission.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with collaboration and program tools such as Confluence or Jira.
 * Experience designing, building, and testing communications antennas, transmitters, or receivers associated with a payload.
 * Experience with mission assurance in strategic or tactical MILCOM payload development.
 * Knowledge of DoD systems engineering, testing, and production policies and practices.
 * Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions supporting design reviews and requirements verification.

Clearance & Additional Requirements

 * Secret clearance required.
 * TS/SCI clearance desired.
 * Ability to support classified work at the customer site as directed.
 * On-site work at LAAFB is required based on customer direction.

## Description

The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (architect) will work closely with Government customers and contractor teammates to provide technical leadership across the space vehicle lifecycle. The role requires broad systems thinking and the ability to connect architecture, requirements, interfaces, integration, testing, and technical reviews into an effective mission-level engineering approach., Develop and evaluate space vehicle system architectures encompassing the spacecraft bus, orbital mechanics, interfaces, and overall mission architecture.

 * Support systems engineering planning, integration, testing, and technical baseline management across the space vehicle lifecycle.
 * Develop, manage, and maintain system requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
 * Evaluate system-level interfaces and dependencies to support effective integration of space vehicle capabilities.
 * Support major space system technical reviews, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, and PCA activities, as applicable.
 * Apply knowledge of the DoD acquisition environment to support technical planning, reviews, and engineering decisions.
 * Perform systems engineering and program management functions supporting design reviews and requirements verification.
 * Collaborate with Government customers and contractor teammates to resolve technical issues and advance program objectives.
 * Support technical assessments of space system design, integration, test, and mission assurance activities.
 * Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and engineering considerations to program stakeholders.