A² Systems Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer / Acquisition Program Analyst to support a security space program in El Segundo, CA focused on advanced RDT&E prototype systems, including programs that will be tested on orbit. This position provides direct support across systems engineering, test & evaluation (T&E), acquisition strategy, program management, and program protection activities for critical space and defense initiatives.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced government program environment and possess experience supporting technical reviews, acquisition planning, cybersecurity/program protection efforts, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Location: On-Site Government Facility

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required; ability to support TS/SCI and SAP activities preferred

Salary Range: $170,000/yr – $200,000/yr · Full-time starting salary will ultimately depend on several differentiating factors, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Test and Evaluation Support

• Support systems engineering and T&E activities across all program phases
• Participate in and support:
  • System Requirements Reviews (SRR)
  • Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
  • Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
  • Integration Design Reviews (IDR)
  • Engineering Review Boards (ERBs)
  • Technical Deep Dives
  • Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T)
  • Integrated Logistics and Lifecycle (ILC) planning
  • Operational planning and support

Acquisition & Program Management Support

• Assist with acquisition strategy development and execution
• Support advanced space project planning and development activities including space prototypes and demonstrations as well as concept validation
• Develop and oversee requirements to meet program, schedule, contract, and cost constraints
• Provide recommendations and support to project baselines and management plans, memorandums of agreement, requirements traceability plans, project reviews, resource plans and policies implementation plans
• Develop and review acquisition documentation, including:
  • Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
  • Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Sources Sought packages
  • Market Research Reports
  • Justifications & Approvals (J&A)
  • Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
  • Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)
  • Incentive Fee Plans

Program Protection Support

• Support Program Protection Planning and cybersecurity activities
• Develop, update, and review:
  • Program Protection Plans (PPP)
  • Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP)
• Participate in Program Protection, Cyber, and Security Working Groups

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Program Management, or related field
• 10 or more years experience supporting DoD or space-related acquisition and engineering programs
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and technical reviews
• Experience supporting acquisition documentation and program management activities
• Knowledge of program protection, cybersecurity, or security planning processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a government/contractor integrated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting space systems or on-orbit prototype programs
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition framework and rapid prototyping efforts
• Experience supporting classified programs
• Active TS/SCI eligibility or SAP experience preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program