> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4431464-space-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4431464-space-systems-engineer). 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). --- # Space Systems Engineer - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Data Transport Utility, Hardware Design, Information Management, Microsoft Office, Satcom, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b8718388-1a54-4cf1-b5c9-f9b22e1d9d8b/senior-space-systems-engineer-ssio ## About the Role * B.S. degree in STEM (Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, or related field) * 8+ years of experience in design, development, and deployment of space systems within the USSF or DoD mission space. * Strong foundation in systems engineering, mission analysis, and SoS integration * Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor personnel * Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with JIRA/Confluence is desired * Excellent communication skills - ability to brief complex technical topics to senior decision-makers * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment * Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time ## Description * Lead development and integration of cutting-edge space capabilities across current and future systems * Perform mission engineering analysis and evaluate Design Reference Missions for risks, gaps, and cross-domain opportunities. * Conduct system-level capability reviews and derive/recommend solutions to close mission-critical gaps * Support war room planning, capability epoch development, and kill chain assessments to inform decisions impacting the Space Enterprise * Develop enterprise requirements and JCIDS documentation for high-priority space programs * Assess policy and technical drivers impacting system design, integration, and interoperability * Collaborate with external stakeholders to include SWAC, CSRO/S5R, and PEO offices to deliver integrated SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning, TacISR, Launch, and BMC3 solutions * Prepare/present briefings, white papers, and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership * Provide expertise to space strategy, architecture, and hardware design for enterprise resilience and space sensing technology integration * Develop, analyze and assess integration strategy for protect and defend mission in support of the Increment Technical Teams * Evaluate/assess future space and missile SoS and FoS at cross-enterprise level, linking materiel solutions to warfighter capability needs * Provide cross-enterprise architecting analysis, engineering best practices, and enterprise level integration to expedite integrated space enterprise capabilities to the warfighter and inform critical modernization or recapitalization decisions * Create/synchronize the enterprise SoS policy and digital engineering framework to support SSC missions across multiple space programs * Provide expertise in support of C2, Ground Systems, and Data Transport systems * Support Project Leads with planning, execution, management, reporting, and completion of assigned projects * Develop and maintain foundational project documentation (i.e. charters, problem definitions, project plans, etc.) * Maintain project management and reporting tools to include schedule, OKR tracking, and PMR charts * Conduct project task decomposition, manage task allocation via RACI matrix or giver/receiver, and track completion status * Develop technical project documentation to include systems engineering artifacts, written communications, and briefings * Manage storage of project artifacts within Global Mission Operations Information Management Architecture