Digital Systems Engineer

Senior Digital Systems Engineer
Location: El Segundo, CA (Los Angeles Space Force Base)

Job Status: Full Time

Salary: 125,000 to 150,000

Clearance: Secret

Astrion is seeking a Senior Digital Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Launch Assured Access to Space (AATS) Acquisition Directorate (SSC/AAL). This is a full-time role based at Los Angeles Space Force Base, CA, focused on advancing the non-recurring design validation and certification of New Entrant Launch Service Providers.

In this role, you will provide high-level systems engineering expertise, ensuring that launch vehicle designs, processes, and tools meet government and industry standards for assured space access.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth technical analyses of systems engineering products, including requirements, Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, Test Plans/Procedures/Reports, Systems Engineering Master Plans, and compliance documentation.
• Build and maintain monitoring, notification, trending, and analysis tools within Jira and Confluence.
• Develop automated dashboards using Jira data to track program status and progress.
• Establish and refine configuration management practices and procedures.
• Create risk management tools and processes to track, analyze, and report program risks.
• Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors, Launch Sites, and government stakeholders to ensure mission success.
• Provide situational awareness of certification progress through status reports, metrics, and executive-level briefings.
• Perform gap analysis assessments on contractor processes against government and commercial standards.
• Actively participate in and support systems engineering working group meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD space systems programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences.
• Strong background in systems engineering for launch and/or space vehicle systems (preferred).
• Experience with systems engineering standards, tools, and processes across the product development life cycle.
• Hands-on experience with risk management practices and tracking systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Jira, and Confluence.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering professional written and verbal presentations in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Ability to interface with and implement computer-based database and schedule tools.
• Current DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness to travel as needed.