Specialist Systems Engineer

Specialist, Systems Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to lead and support the development, integration, and sustainment of ground-based systems for satellite and space communications. Based in Simi Valley, California, this full-time, 100% on-site position involves working on the architecture, design, implementation, and operation of ground station infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering, an understanding of RF systems and satellite communications, and the ability to collaborate across engineering and program teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage system requirements and interfaces for ground station infrastructure, including antennas, RF systems, modems, and network elements.
• Support the full systems engineering lifecycle, including CONOPS development, design trade studies, integration, verification, and validation.
• Develop interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, and test plans.
• Coordinate with hardware and software engineers, program management, customers, and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis during integration and operations.
• Assist with link budget analysis, RF chain evaluations, and data flow assessments.
• Contribute to mission planning and ground system automation improvements.
• Ensure ground systems meet operational, performance, reliability, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support program milestones, design reviews (SRR, PDR, and CDR), and delivery schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in systems engineering.
• Understanding of RF systems, SATCOM architecture, TT&C, and/or signal processing.
• Experience with ground station components such as antennas, modems, RF converters, and tracking systems.
• Proficiency with system modeling tools such as SysML, MATLAB, or STK.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to U.S. Government contract requirements, along with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Dual citizenship may not be accepted.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical field.
• Experience with DoD or NASA ground systems and standards, such as CCSDS and MIL-STD.
• Experience in systems engineering for ground-based communication or space systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based ground systems, such as AWS Ground Station.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Why Join Us:

• Work on mission-critical ground systems supporting satellite and space communications.
• Be involved in the development and integration of advanced engineering systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and program teams.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development and continued technical learning.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time, 100% on-site position in Simi Valley, California.
• 9/80 work schedule, with 80 working hours over nine days and every other Friday off.
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Work-life balance support.