CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Parts & Supply Chain

El Segundo, CAFull-time$156k–$234k2026-06-19 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Senior Systems Engineer leading industrial base, supply chain risk management, and parts/materials/process program management for Space Force satellite and launch systems.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (supply chain & industrial base)

Builds

Risk assessments and mitigation strategies for electronic/microelectronic components and radiation testing for space systems.

Domain

Defense space systems / Electronic parts & supply chain

Required skills

Industrial base studies, supply chain risk management, supplier assessment, root cause analysis, technology obsolescence mitigation, data strategy, program management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, government/commercial space industry experience, AS9100 supplier assessment experience, electronics design, technical program management

Technologies

Electronic components, microelectronics, radiation testing tools, AS9100 standards

Responsibilities

Interface with industry leaders and government agencies to manage supply chain risks; Lead interdisciplinary teams in forward-looking risk assessments; Conduct formal assessments of contractor manufacturing capabilities; Develop strategies to mitigate industrial base issues and technology obsolescence; Analyze parts anomalies and qualify alternatives; Mentor colleagues on lifecycle risk assessments and mitigation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities