Systems Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 - Mission Operations Factory Support

Description

The company's Space Systems Sector is hiring a Systems Engineer for mission operations factory support in Redondo Beach, CA, at Level 3 or Level 4, filled as Principal Engineer Systems or Sr. Principal Engineer Systems depending on your qualifications.

The role prepares for and carries out spacecraft operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support to resolve anomalies and lead the return to operations.
• Carry out root cause and corrective action analysis for system anomalies.
• Present system state of health (SOH), anomalies, and other critical needs or topics to program and customer leadership.
• Take part in discussions with external interfaces, including customers and SETAs, and with subcontractors.
• Document system operations, hardware, and software so knowledge is passed on across the team.
• Act with ethics and integrity, and bring new approaches that challenge traditional ways of working.
• Work well within a team and stay self-motivated, working under general direction while independently developing solutions.
• Travel to offsite meetings is possible but not required.

Requirements

• Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, a STEM master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year.
• Level 4: a STEM bachelor's degree with 8 years of engineering experience, a STEM master's degree with 6 years, or a STEM PhD with 4 years.
• Experience determining root cause and corrective actions.
• Experience operating and maintaining space systems.
• Either an active SCI at the time you apply, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at the time you apply, plus the ability and willingness to obtain and keep an active SCI before the start date.
• Preferred, optional: experience interfacing with customers or executive management.
• Preferred, optional: knowledge of MATLAB, Python, and/or Linux OS.
• Preferred, optional: experience with systems that have complex data paths and processing.
• Preferred, optional: knowledge of space vehicle subsystems.
• Preferred, optional: knowledge of space vehicle fault management and autonomy.

Conditions

An active SCI clearance is required to start, and the offer depends on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period set by the company.

Continued employment depends on keeping the clearance and program access the role requires.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary level base salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00.

Secondary level base salary range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00.

The ranges are general guidelines; the company sets base pay based on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.