Systems Engineer
US$65,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer I – Core Systems Engineering - $5,000 Sign On Bonus”
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- Level
- I
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$65,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$5,000 |
| Total comp | US$70,000 – US$5,000 |
CertificationsTop Secret/SCI
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Job Description
**Minimum $5,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.
**
We’re seeking a flexible and action-oriented systems engineer to support efforts across the entire program lifecycle including concept development, design, requirement development, implementation, integration, launch, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. This position is for a junior systems engineer who can support systems engineering project teams with general SE tasking Specific tasking will be dynamic and will focus on managing the technical requirement development and verification for subsystems, payloads, vehicles, and/or ground systems to ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions for space missions.
Additional tasking will include assisting in the management of other Systems Engineering tasks including the development and management of interfaces, environmental considerations, CONOPS, CDRLs, Systems Engineering Reports, change controls, MBSE models, I&T planning and execution, etc. depending on the specific program needs.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide systems engineering support of technical teams for the development, verification, delivery, and operations of Missions, Segments, Elements, Subsystems and/or Components.
- Support the proper allocation, traceability, and verification of requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program.
- Coordinate with multiple subject matter experts to develop the necessary requirements allocation, analysis, and verification artifacts.
- Create and manage technical definition documentation up and down the “V”.
- Execute to the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
- Support expectations, preparations, and delivery for major gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR).
- Support requirements verification and I&T activities.
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.