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ASTRION, INC.

Digital Systems Engineer

ASTRION, INC., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview

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.