Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense

The Aerospace Corporation

System of Systems Integration Engineer providing system integration expertise for missile warning programs at Aerospace Corporation. Supporting government programs with risk assessments, integration strategies, and program management.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the government with system integration (space-ground) expertise for the SN OPIR Programs
Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform government and Aerospace management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Contribute to the government’s oversight of and insight for contractor system integration strategies and detailed planning for their system functional and performance testing for the ground, space, and combined ground-space capabilities
Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and program management reviews
Prepare briefings and reports to provide status and recommendations to the government and Aerospace management on the technical assessments and analyses performed by Aerospace to support the integration process
Interact regularly with government teams, development contractors, and other collaborators across the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense Enterprise
Develop with the government a mission integration plan and roadmap for the multi-segment delivery of missile warning capabilities and performance to transition to operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required
12 or more years of related professional engineering/scientific experience with at least (8) years of current space system integration experience with national security space systems is required
Applied disciplined system integration methods, processes, and tools to identify, assess and enable the resolution of technical disconnects in the successful integration of ground and space segments
Delivered ground development technical support for integrating, testing, and transitioning the space assets to their ground systems
Defined critical system integration decision points and milestones/events to ensure the successful transitioning of system capabilities from development to operations
Recommended integration requirements for digital engineering models and simulations at the system level
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically- approx. 10% amount (as required)
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

system integrationspace system integrationtechnical assessmentsperformance testingdigital engineering modelssimulationsground development supporttechnical problem resolutionmission integration planningrisk assessments

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsdecision-makingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEMsecurity clearance