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Lead systems engineering for hardware-software defense systems, including requirements baselines, system architectures, trade studies, design reviews, configuration management, integration and verification. Maintain DOORS traceability, ICDs, test matrices, CDR artifacts, risk registers, and verification results. Coordinate cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and certification bodies; mentor junior engineers and drive corrective actions and process improvements. The role is onsite in Woodland Hills, California, requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, and involves 10% travel.

Administer government contracts across proposal preparation, negotiations, compliance, modifications, task orders, and closeout. Serve as the primary customer interface, communicate contractual obligations, maintain audit files and historical records, provide contract briefs, manage risks, and support competitive DoD captures. The role requires knowledge of FAR, DFARS, government contracting processes, and various contract types, with close collaboration across legal, proposal, program, business management, and engineering teams.

Develop and test software for advanced navigation systems, including software and system integration on hardware. Apply model-based engineering and Agile practices, debug code, translate requirements into designs, and support mission- and safety-critical systems. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership, problem-solving, and customer communication. The role requires MATLAB or Simulink, C/C++/Python, workflow tools, U.S. citizenship, onsite work, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Designs and integrates satellite ground-system capabilities using systems engineering and MBSE practices. Defines requirements, interfaces, architectures, use cases, protocols, schemas, and verification plans; integrates and tests software segments; automates testing; and supports full lifecycle delivery. Collaborates in Agile sprints, working groups, and control boards, provides command-and-control subject matter expertise, presents to customers and leadership, and supports mission-focused milestones.

Lead development, design, and integration of aircraft landing gear systems, including 3D modeling, trade studies, requirements/specifications, supplier coordination, and multidisciplinary technical guidance across design phases.

Lead design, development, test, and integration of complex digital hardware for spacecraft flight programs. Create circuit and board designs, perform unit architecture, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and design validation. Support test systems, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering efforts.

Lead program cost and schedule control activities: develop EACs, perform monthly financial forecasting and reporting, analyze variances, support COBRA/MPM portfolio setup and brief leadership on financial performance to ensure projects stay within budget and government cost guidelines.

Support contract lifecycle including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, close-out, and customer interface. Review terms, manage deliverables and invoices, maintain contract data systems, and handle classified and unclassified workloads to ensure compliance with company, legal, and customer requirements.

Lead and manage agile software development teams onsite, oversee SDLC activities, staffing, budgeting and performance metrics, mentor engineers, implement process improvements, interface with program leaders, and support cost estimates and requirements management.

Manage and mentor a 10–15 person analysis team supporting Sentinel CS hardware design integration. Lead technical program support, assign tasks, participate in reviews, track earned value, develop ROMs/BOEs, interface with customers, and ensure quality of structural, electrical, and thermal analysis deliverables.