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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Space Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000 - $115,000
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Integration Tests, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-el-segundo-ca--5f5b86c7-062c-4916-b549-2fa79cfbb21a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
 * 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, university research, capstone projects, or hands-on engineering projects.
 * Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and the spacecraft development lifecycle.
 * Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, software, or aerospace subsystems and how they interact within a larger system.
 * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and system-level documentation.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.
 * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.

## Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of spacecraft and mission systems. Working alongside experienced systems engineers, you will help translate mission objectives into technical requirements, coordinate subsystem interfaces, and support verification and validation activities throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in gaining hands-on experience across spacecraft systems, engineering integration, and mission development., * Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of spacecraft system and subsystem requirements.

 * Assist with translating mission objectives and technical needs into clear, measurable engineering requirements.
 * Support the identification and documentation of interfaces between spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, electrical power, structures, payloads, software, and ground systems.
 * Assist with requirements traceability, technical documentation, and engineering configuration management.
 * Participate in system architecture development, design reviews, and technical trade studies.
 * Support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities.
 * Assist with developing and executing integration, verification, and validation plans and test procedures.
 * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and payload engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
 * Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and documentation of engineering anomalies.
 * Contribute to engineering reports, presentations, test documentation, and technical deliverables.
 * Learn and apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system-level engineering activities., * Internship, research, or project experience involving spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, aerospace hardware, or defense systems.
 * Exposure to spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AIT).
 * Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, or similar platforms.
 * Basic understanding of requirements development, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements traceability.
 * Exposure to verification and validation methods, test procedures, or hardware troubleshooting.
 * Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other engineering analysis tools.
 * Participation in university aerospace organizations, CubeSat programs, rocketry teams, robotics competitions, or engineering design projects.