AI Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Apogee is seeking an AI Systems Engineer to support Space Systems Command (SSC). The GSIS Program is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Enterprise Data & AI Platform Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and systems engineering expertise in support of advanced space-related Major Defense Acquisition Programs. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of systems engineering, data architecture, artificial intelligence, and cloud platform experience, with a strong commitment to advancing Department of Defense mission objectives. This position is a full time position located in El Segundo, CA Responsibilities * Support space-related (space, ground, software, hardware) Major Defense Acquisition Program activities, ensuring alignment with program requirements and technical baselines.

• Develop and maintain system architectures by mapping requirements to physical and functional components and managing configuration baselines.
• Create and execute technical documentation, including technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), integration plans and schedules, inter-service support agreements, system behavior diagrams, sequence diagrams, and network diagrams.
• Assist in the development and integration of AI applications or DoD cloud systems (Azure preferred), supporting secure and scalable platform design.
• Apply DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies across system development and integration activities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to users, engineers, and leadership stakeholders.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and visualization using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2.
• Contribute to mission assurance efforts through proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and adherence to DoD best practices. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have at time of applicaiton and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
  
  

Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science , or equivalent technical discipline Years of Experience: 3 years of experience working on a space-related (space, ground, software, hardware system) Major Defense Acquisition Program * 1 years of experience with artificial intelligence applications or Department of Defense cloud system development (Azure preferred) * 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 behavior diagrams, sequence diagrams, and network diagrams * Experience communicating technical concepts to users, leaders, and engineers * Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word * Knowledge of DevSecOps and agile software development * Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2 Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance Certifications: INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification s ( ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP) Education: Master's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline Additional Experience: * Experience performing systems engineering, program management, and schedule and development activities on enterprise systems * Experience with using Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baseline * Experience working with large amounts of data * Experience utilizing metrics to improve processes and ensure consistency and standardization across the organization * Strong understanding of space systems and the corresponding design, development, manufacturing, integration and test, deployment, operations, and decommissioning activities * Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02 Additional Information Location: El Segundo, CA

On-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): Onsite

Travel: Up to 10% Pay Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $163,000.00 /Yr.