> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4022664-systems-engineer-5](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4022664-systems-engineer-5). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer 5 - **Company:** STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC - **Location:** Seal Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $239,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=HWH3hi&offset=561&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESystems+Engineer+5+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EJOB+TITLE%3A+Systems+Engineer+5+LOCATION%3A+Seal+Beach%2C+CA+PAY+RATE%3A+%24115%2Fhour++We+are+a+national+aerospace+and+defense+staffing+agency+seeking+highly+qualified+candidates+for+a+positi..&SIDW=df6f93f8f117766fff6247164743c57e.VUlEPTQ0NzEyNzEy ## About the Role Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Active TS/SCI clearance required to start. Engineering degree and background. Demonstrated leadership of systems engineering teams. Knowledge of the SE process through CDR, requirements decomposition, and verification. Experience with system architecture and Concept of Operations. Experience with fault and autonomy mission analysis. Experience with end-to-end systems engineering and system I&T planning and execution. Experience with intersegment test plans, ICDs between space and ground segments, and MBSE. Experience with RF payload SE including RF analysis (G/T, EIRP, Gain/Loss, Phase Noise), RF unit specification development, and cybersecurity ISSM/ISSO responsibility., Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense ## Description Leads systems engineering teams through requirements decomposition, verification, and the SE process through CDR. Defines system architecture and concept of operations for space systems. Performs fault and autonomy mission analysis. Leads end-to-end systems engineering and system integration and test planning and execution. Develops intersegment test plans including requirements for demonstrations and test bed utilization. Defines ICDs between space segments and ground segments. Applies Model Based Systems Engineering for specifications and requirements. Leads SEIT and payload and RF payload systems engineering including RF analysis such as G/T, EIRP, gain/loss, and phase noise. Develops RF unit specifications and supports cybersecurity ISSM/ISSO responsibilities. Applies experience in highly autonomous space systems and space hardware.