This full-time Space Vehicle Bus Systems Engineer role is based in El Segundo, California, within a mission-focused aerospace and defense team dedicated to national security. The position involves leading systems engineering and integration across critical spacecraft bus subsystems, including structures, power, thermal, and propulsion. Key responsibilities include driving technical alignment throughout the vehicle lifecycle, supporting major program reviews such as PDR and CDR, and analyzing integrated master schedules to manage program risks. The role appeals to engineers seeking to work on high-impact defense projects with a culture that prioritizes speed, precision, and direct collaboration with government clients. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and possess extensive experience in space systems engineering and DoD acquisition processes.