Sr. System of Systems Engineer; SoSE​/Risk Manager

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Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.

At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.

Stellar Solutions is seeking a candidate with a solid foundation in systems engineering principles, a deep understanding of risk management methodologies, and experience working with complex systems within the space industry. They will also possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This position is full-time on LAAFB.

The qualified System of Systems Engineer (SoSE) / Risk Manager will have

Required skills

• Systems Engineering Expertise
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on complex systems, preferably within the space industry. Experience with System of Systems (SoS) engineering principles is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in risk management processes and techniques is essential.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle (requirements definition, design, development, integration, testing, verification, validation, and operations).
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies (e.g., Agile, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)).
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining system architectures, requirements documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and other technical documentation.
• System of Systems (SoS) Engineering
• Familiarity with SoS concepts, architectures, and challenges.
• Experience in integrating heterogeneous systems and managing interdependencies.
• Understanding of emergent behavior and SoS-specific risks.
• Risk Management
• Proficiency in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Experience with risk management frameworks and tools (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Ability to develop and implement risk management plans and strategies.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques.
• Space Systems Knowledge
• Familiarity with space systems architecture, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, ground systems, and communication networks.
• Understanding of space environment effects on systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., NASA, MIL-STD, ISO).
• Modeling & Simulation
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system analysis and performance evaluation.
• Ability to develop and use models to assess system behavior and identify potential risks.
• Software & Tools
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Warp Core).
• Knowledge of configuration management tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) is required.

• TS/SCI required; must be SAP eligible
• US Citizenship Required
• Certifications Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Project Management Professional (PMP)) can be a plus.

• A Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field
• Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical…