Space Systems Engineer – El Segundo
- TS/SCI clearance
- Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $126k–$162k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in California post a median of $159k a year, the middle half $137k–$179k, across 239 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Overview
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions - from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning - helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus.
Stellar Solutions is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and systems engineering products from concept throughout the product lifecycle on a Medium Earth Orbit Space and Ground system.
Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications
In this role, you will apply extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge to guide system development. Find innovative solutions to complex integration problems. Mentor and supervise team members on systems engineering tasks, including digital model development.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration
- 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
- 3+ years of experience with MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
- Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
- Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
- Experience with MATLAB, STK, ModelCenter, or TeamCenter
- Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
- Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
- INCOSE SE Certification
Clearance & Additional Requirements
- Secret clearance required.
- Active TS/SCI clearance desired.
Location
El Segundo, CA
Compensation
The typical annual salary range for this position is approximately, USD $126,000 - $162,000. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.
Deliverable(s)
Deliverables could be in the format of a report, software file, briefing, spreadsheet, or other document as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction. The nature of this work will, at times, require quick responses to stringent deadlines and always in a high quality, professional manner.
From Stellar Solutions's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. Requirements, and whether the role is still open, are settled on the employer's own page.
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