[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / Space Systems Engineer Active On-site Albuquerque, NM Posted · 19.06.2026 Lever (US) # Space Systems Engineer Space Systems Integration Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Systems Engineer in Albuquerque, NM, to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced mission payload hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to our customer. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Systems Engineer Principal Duty You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space-rated/qualified cryptographic and communications hardware and software, and integration with other subsystems, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on cryptographic and communication subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space vehicle systems, requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. SETA Roles and Responsibilities include: Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects. Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight. Ensures completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans. Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended. Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications. Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major projects or programs. Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones. Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements. Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff. Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues. Consults with client to define need or problem. Supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written. Other duties as required. This job was verified from Lever (US). Applications are completed on the original source. [Apply on the original listing ↗](https://jobradar.live/ilan/7bc71843-91b1-43f2-9aa3-d02bcee6ca92/git) ## Stop searching one by one for roles like this. Upload your resume or enter your target roles to see your first 3 matches for free. [Find jobs for me →](https://jobradar.live/uye/kayit) Your resume is never shared with employers; it is processed only for matching. 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