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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Space Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Polarion
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/01a90490-535c-4ce2-bada-915c878ccc8a/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
 * 5-10 years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or another complex technical environment.
 * Experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases.
 * Working knowledge of spacecraft hardware, software, payloads, ground systems, and mission operations.
 * Experience developing requirements and defining system and subsystem interfaces.
 * Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, and testing.
 * Strong technical judgment, writing, communication, and multidisciplinary problem-solving skills.

What We'd Love:

 * Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test.
 * Technical depth in avionics, GNC, structures, flight software, or another spacecraft subsystem.
 * Experience leading integrated spacecraft testing.
 * Experience with Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, Polarion, or similar tools.
 * Experience with government space missions, commissioning, or anomaly response.
 * Experience with spacecraft autonomy, fault management, mission assurance, Python, or MATLAB.

## Description

* Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and technical baselines.
 * Translate mission objectives into clear and verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
 * Maintain requirements traceability and verification evidence throughout the program lifecycle.
 * Develop and maintain MBSE models using Cameo and SysML.
 * Coordinate technical work across spacecraft, payload, software, ground, and mission operations teams.
 * Develop integration, verification, and validation plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
 * Support spacecraft testing, mission simulations, anomaly resolution, launch, and on-orbit operations.
 * Lead technical trades, risk assessments, design reviews, and customer presentations.