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Space Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $117,300–$117,300🗓 2026-06-26 → 2026-07-31

Core

Conduct threat assessments and kill chain analysis for space systems to identify vulnerabilities and inform mitigation strategies for national security customers.

Role type

Senior IC space systems engineer (threat analysis & intelligence)

Builds

Technical intelligence assessments and mitigation strategies for space-based capabilities

Domain

National security space enterprise / defense

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

space systems engineering, satellite systems analysis, threat assessment, kill chain analysis, orbital dynamics, electronic warfare, directed energy, kinetic effects, data analytics

Preferred skills

cybersecurity, automation/AI, machine learning vulnerabilities, autonomous systems, project management

Technologies

engineering analytic tools, modeling tools

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive threat assessments of space systems, Perform kill chain analysis to identify system vulnerabilities, Act as technical contributor and primary project coordinator, Facilitate interaction between customers and technical staff, Coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program lines, Provide strategic leadership to resiliency efforts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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