CareerPlan

Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, Mission and Ground Systems - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$135k–$215k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Mission Integration Engineer responsible for end-to-end mission execution, ground segment architecture, and customer interface for space programs.

Role type

Senior Mission Integration Engineer (Space Systems)

Builds

Space mission operations, ground segment infrastructure, and integrated test programs

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense

Required skills

Spacecraft command and control, Ground segment architecture, Technical project management, System specifications, Interface control documentation, Operational planning, Data processing, Compute and networking infrastructure, Payload integration, Secure implementation

Preferred skills

USG processes, Classified environment deployments, Networking fundamentals, Mission design, Process improvement, Stakeholder management

Technologies

IP networking, Switching/routing, Software systems, Compute infrastructure

Responsibilities

Serve as customer interface to develop operations plans and design missions, Ensure contract deliverables and distill requirements, Collaborate with stakeholders for end-to-end mission success, Own program phases from proposal to on-orbit commissioning, Design ground segment interface and architecture, Lead in-person integration efforts with external stakeholders