Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer - External Interface (AHT)

Description

The space systems sector is hiring Systems Engineers at Level 2 and Level 3 for its team in Redondo Beach, CA.

You will define, integrate and verify system-to-system interfaces across complex space architectures. You will own the technical baseline for external interfaces between payloads, spacecraft buses, ground segments and outside mission partners, so the system works end to end, performs as required and meets program requirements.

Day to day, you will work with systems engineering, hardware, software and customer teams to break down requirements, write interface control documents and resolve integration issues across the program life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical definition and control of external interfaces for assigned subsystems and segments, covering space, ground and cross-segment work, and help manage the technical baseline with engineering design teams.
• Write, maintain and baseline ICDs, interface requirement specifications and other configuration-managed documents.
• Break system-level requirements into interface requirements and assign them to subsystems and components.
• Lead or join interface working groups, design reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep interfaces current in the DOORS database and move documentation into Digital Transformation.
• Run several engineering insertions at once and keep their maturity schedules in step.
• Align mechanical, electrical, data, RF and software interface definitions so they stay consistent and traceable.
• Carry out interface compatibility checks, margin analyses and trade studies to inform architecture and design choices.
• Support integration and test planning for interface verification, including test configurations, procedures and success criteria.
• Find and resolve interface problems during integration and test, triage anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep interface designs and documents matched to changing requirements, configuration changes and customer constraints.
• Help identify interface risks and plan how to reduce them.
• Communicate technical information clearly to program leadership, customers and cross-functional teams.
• Review RFCs for impacts and share them internally to build program responses.
• This list is not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Level 2: a STEM bachelor's degree with 2+ years of engineering experience, or a STEM master's degree.
• Level 2: an active SCI when you apply. Keeping the clearance level and program access the role needs later is required for continued employment.
• Level 2: experience developing and managing external interfaces and their documents (ICDs, IRDs, specs) under configuration control.
• Level 2: familiarity with requirements tools such as DOORS, plus model-based or structured systems engineering practice.
• Level 2: 2+ years working in systems engineering or a related technical field.
• Level 2: a working understanding of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Level 2: clear written and spoken communication, shown through written requirements and test and evaluation criteria.
• Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering experience, a STEM master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a STEM PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Level 3: an active SCI when you apply and before your start date. Keeping the clearance level and program access the role needs later is required for continued employment.
• Level 3: experience developing and managing external interfaces and interface documents (ICDs, IRDs, specs) under configuration control.
• Level 3: familiarity with requirements tools such as DOORS and with model-based or structured systems engineering practice.
• Level 3: 5+ years working in systems engineering or a related technical field.
• Level 3: a working understanding of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Level 3: clear written and spoken communication, shown through written requirements and test and evaluation criteria.
• Preferred qualifications for Level 2/3:
• Experience on space systems programs covering spacecraft, payloads, ground segment or mission operations.
• Familiarity with interface standards and industry best practice for space and ground systems.
• Experience working with customer and partner organizations on joint interface definition and control.
• Experience in test procedure development, test planning, or integration and test.
• Familiarity with SysML or UML and related concepts. CORE knowledge is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and team building skills.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems.
• Experience working on a diverse team in a quick-moving setting.

Conditions

Location: Redondo Beach, CA.

Clearance is required before start. The clearance type is SCI.

Travel: 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The position depends on capturing program awards and securing and maintaining the related business or customer funding.

Base pay ranges: Primary level $91,800.00 - $137,600.00; Secondary level $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. The range is a general guideline, and offers reflect scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current 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, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may be available on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees 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, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package.