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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800 - $166,400
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/83ABF78E15E64464AD94A5915DBFE279/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in:
 * Engineering
 * Engineering Technology
 * Computer Science
 * Data Science
 * Mathematics
 * Physics
 * Chemistry
 * Or a related technical discipline
 * Experience with systems engineering fundamentals and product lifecycle processes
 * Familiarity with key engineering reviews and development milestones, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
 * Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
 * This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license., * Experience with satellite systems design, development, integration, or testing
 * Experience collaborating with customers, program offices, and interdisciplinary engineering teams
 * Familiarity with requirements management and MBSE tools such as DOORS and Cameo
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Previous experience supporting aerospace, defense, or space programs
 * Typically 9+ years of related engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and technical expertise

## Description

As a Systems Engineer , you'll be a key contributor to the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced spacecraft systems. Working across multiple engineering disciplines, you'll help transform innovative concepts into operational solutions that support critical space missions.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with world-class engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to next-generation technologies that are redefining what's possible in space.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

 * Collaborate across spacecraft subsystems to plan, design, develop, integrate, and verify complex space systems throughout the product lifecycle
 * Analyze customer and operational requirements to define system performance needs and technical specifications
 * Evaluate and optimize system architectures to ensure mission success and overall performance
 * Coordinate technical parameters and ensure compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces
 * Identify gaps in scope and work with stakeholders to align responsibilities across teams
 * Participate in resolving cross-functional engineering and technical issues
 * Support or lead technical trade studies involving performance, cost, risk, and schedule considerations
 * Assist with engineering governance activities, including Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Boards and Engineering Review Boards (ERB)
 * Ensure compliance with contractual requirements by integrating Statements of Work (SOW) and technical specifications into engineering processes
 * Support requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORS and Cameo
 * Track requirements compliance activities and support customer reporting obligations
 * Participate in Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) evaluations and responses
 * Support major program milestones, including:
 * System Requirements Reviews (SRR)
 * Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
 * Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
 * Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
 * Represent Systems Engineering during manufacturing, integration, testing, and readiness reviews
 * Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), launch activities, mission operations, and non-conformance resolution efforts as needed