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Leads a systems engineering section of 10–15 personnel while performing technical operations-analysis work. Responsibilities include engineering tasking, technical guidance, staffing, performance management, mentoring, project planning, cost and schedule oversight, compliance, and coordination across integrated product teams. The role requires active DoD Top Secret clearance, eligibility for Special Program Access, full-time on-site work in El Segundo, and up to 20% travel.

Supports Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems engineering for the Sentinel program. Develops requirements, interfaces, architecture, verification plans, and engineering artifacts across the systems lifecycle. Maintains system documentation in Cameo and DOORS, supports design reviews and configuration management, and coordinates with engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. The role requires active Secret clearance, SAP eligibility, technical presentations, and systems engineering experience in an aerospace or defense environment.

Leads architecture, integration, validation, and production test development for complex mixed-signal electronics and IMU-based aerospace products. Oversees hardware, software, firmware, FPGA, power, and embedded test architectures; guides technical tradeoffs, requirements verification, documentation, and test code development. Partners with multidisciplinary engineering and program teams, mentors personnel, supports proposals, and leads transition from development through production in a classified aerospace environment.

Manage cybersecurity programs for classified information systems, including continuous monitoring, system and network assessments, policy implementation, risk mitigation, Assessment and Authorization activities, Security Test and Evaluation, inspections, audits, investigations, and security documentation. Lead preparation and submission of SSPs, risk acceptance reports, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and corrective-action responses. The role is full-time, on-site in Woodland Hills, California, and requires an active Top Secret clearance and CISSP or CISM certification.

Provides strategic and tactical HR partnership to Engineering leaders and employees, covering talent management, performance management, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness. Leads multiple HR projects, supports policy and program implementation, advises on culture and employee matters, and collaborates with HR centers of excellence. Requires strong communication, organization, decision-making, and relationship-building skills in a technical environment.

Implements mission assurance and quality plans for spacecraft flight hardware across design, manufacturing, integration, and testing. Verifies production and quality records, prepares reports, manages nonconformances and corrective actions, supports process improvement, and maintains quality documentation. Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and production teams to resolve issues and ensure compliance, traceability, audit readiness, and mission success.

Leads supplier mission assurance and quality activities for aerospace and defense products. Evaluates supplier processes, manages quality risk, verifies products and processes, monitors performance, drives root-cause corrective actions, oversees waivers and discrepancies, and ensures contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Coordinates supplier quality plans and supports supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection. The role requires significant onsite supplier surveillance and travel.

Conduct preliminary design, performance analysis, and sizing of advanced manned and unmanned aircraft. Develop and document technical solutions, brief customers, guide design teams, support proposals and business development, and analyze mission, aerodynamic, propulsion, maneuvering, takeoff, and landing performance. The role supports government programs and requires active Secret clearance, Special Program Access eligibility, and travel.

Develop and implement high-fidelity system performance, threat, and command-and-control models for real-time and constructive simulations. Create mathematical algorithms for sensors and system modes, analyze radar and electronics performance, and model military platforms and threats. Collaborate with stakeholders, communicate technical results, lead peer reviews, and support design, integration, testing, flight-test verification, and sustainment. The role requires an active Secret clearance and may involve advanced modeling of radar, missiles, air defense, and aerospace systems.

Leads systems engineering execution and technical integrity across a portfolio of complex intelligence and space programs. Directs the Mission 1 SE&I IPT, overseeing requirements, verification, integration, mission engineering, MBSE architecture, launch integration, and early operations. Establishes engineering strategies, manages technical risk, chairs design reviews, engages customers and executives, supports competitive pursuits, and develops multidisciplinary engineering talent while ensuring mission assurance and configuration management compliance.