USD 190,000–220,000 per year

Space Systems Integration Engineer

United StatesUnited States·El SegundoFull-timemid
Software EngineeringIntegration Developer
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Key Responsibilities

Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration. Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration, and test plans.

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Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Space Systems Integration Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.
 
You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution.
 
Role and Responsibilities include:
  • Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration.
  • Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration, and test plans.
  • Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
  • Perform system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations, including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
  • Make program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
  • Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.
  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
  • Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
  • Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
  • Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
  • Travel is 25%.
  • Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    El Segundo, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $190,000–$220,000 a year
    39% above the $147,500 median for Integration Developer jobs on Jobera (193 salaries).
    Who can apply
    United States
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    Listing Details

    Posted
    October 19, 2026
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    October 19, 2026
    Last seen
    October 19, 2026

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    Space Systems Integration EngineerUSD 190,000–220,000 per year