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Journeyman/Senior Software Systems Architect (ERM)

CSEngineering
El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2025
💰 $130,000/yr($120,000/yr$130,000/yr)

About the role

Journeyman/Senior Software Systems Architect

**Immediate Opportunity**

**Hybrid**


CSEngineering is looking to add a Journeyman/Senior Software Systems Architect to our growing team to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command!


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams and system owners, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
  • Create and communicate software system architecture documentation to meet feature requirements.
  • Guide the program development from prototype through operational fielding with government program management.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI (program access eligibility)


  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience working on a large software system architecture.
  • 3+ years of experience in systems engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in test engineering.
  • Experience with conducting or supporting space system Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and System Verification Reviews (SVRs).
  • Experience communicating technical concepts to users, leaders, and engineers.
  • Knowledge of designing, performing, and managing automated software testing.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and agile software development.
  • Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the DoD mission.
  • Ability to construct systems-engineering deliverables independently with data from various sources.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Additional Information

  • 10+ years of experience working on a space-related (space, ground, software, hardware system) Major Defense Acquisition Program.
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
  • Experience mapping system requirements to physical and functional architecture, and conducting configuration management of system configurations
  • Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, integration plans and schedules, inter-service support agreements, system behaviour diagrams, sequence diagrams, and network diagrams
  • Experience with large enterprise systems for operational scheduling
  • Experience with high complexity data systems and data management
  • Experience with performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space systems.
  • Experience creating documentation for mission partners and eliciting user feedback
  • Knowledge of Air Force ISP Guide, JCIDS Manual, CJCSI 5123.01G, DODI 8330.01, AFMAN 33‐407, and DODAF.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
  • Experience managing system delivery through the security accreditation and risk management processes
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word or other web-based collaboration tools
  • Experience managing technical schedules in Microsoft Project or similar
  • Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work independently with a strong desire to contribute to the DoD mission
  • Ability to create and manage systems-engineering related tasking with minimal program management guidance
  • Master's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline
  • INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certifications (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP).

Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)


COMPANY OVERVIEW


Who we are- CSEngineering, a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small business established in 2002, is dedicated to becoming the premier engineering and services firm in our industry, all while prioritizing client satisfaction above all else.


What we do- With a rich history of exc

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