CareerPlan

Vehicle Ground Concepts Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$87k–$150k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Designing innovative spacecraft and ground segment solutions for US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, and commercial customers.

Role type

Senior IC vehicle ground concepts engineer

Builds

Preliminary/conceptual designs for space vehicles and ground systems

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems Engineering

Required skills

Spacecraft subsystems knowledge, System engineering, Concurrent engineering tools/processes, Multi-disciplinary team leadership, Conceptual design analysis, Tool development and maintenance

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (Master's/Ph.D.), MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks, Intelligence Community/DoD experience

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts, Develop and maintain tools/models for concept design, Support ground segment concept design assessment, Establish relationships with government and contractor personnel

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC