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BryceTech

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

BryceTech is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with experience in satellite systems and their integration with ground architectures. The ideal candidate will understand the satellite acquisition ...

IESE Solutions

Space Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA

IESE Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. Position is available in El Segundo, California . Typical ...

IESE Solutions

Space Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

IESE Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. Position is available in El Segundo, California . Typical ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive ...

BryceTech

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

BryceTech is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with experience in satellite systems and their integration with ground architectures. The ideal candidate will understand the satellite acquisition ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$200K - $240K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

KBR

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Title: Space Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary space systems engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Chief Space Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration

El Segundo, CA

$210K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers' technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Chief Space Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.
 
Role and Responsibilities include:
  • Engages with developers to evaluate software simulators, engineering units, and hardware simulators through integration activities.
  • Leads technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees the development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate, and test space systems.
  • Oversees payload integration and interface control management.
  • Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operations.
  • Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders.
  • Performs systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and development and refinement of communications concepts of operation.
  • Oversees requirements verification and validation.
  • Makes program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
  • Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Master's and sixteen (16) years or more experience, or an additional 4 years of experience may be used in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience with space systems development, integration, and/or operations of DoD or other agencies (NRO, NSA, NASA, etc.).
  • Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
  • Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
$210,000 - $230,000 a year

Target salary range: $210,000 - $230,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution. 

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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