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Payload Systems Engineers; Senior-Level

Job in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, 90740, USA
Listing for: Cimarron Software Services, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 300000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 300000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting/External Job Title Location

Seal Beach, CA 90740 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

2

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$ - $/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Senior-Level
Payload Systems Engineer
to join an exciting program located in Seal Beach, CA.This is an opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles, ground systems and missions. The programs support a range of platforms and technologies that are predominantly classified . As a member of our engineering design team, you’ll work with a system architects, Concept of Operations (Con Ops) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and numerous engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, software, power, payload, thermal, communications and test).

Development timelines are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems. You will be part of a team that generates solutions to minimally defined design spaces!

Key Duties:

  • Serve as the technical project manager for subcontracted development and sustainment efforts.
  • Manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and drive execution.
  • Identify, track, and update key subsystem technical performance metrics.
  • Work closely with the Payload Integrated Product Team (IPT) to define capability roadmaps, value statements, and implementation plans.
  • Coordinate with SMEs and external stakeholders to provide real time support for on orbit systems, including investigation and resolution of anomalies.
  • Serve as the authority and decision maker for technical trades, design decisions, noncompliance disposition, and failure resolution within assigned products.
  • Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership.
  • Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere.
Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and

Education:

  • Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
  • Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
  • This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real
    -compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your  Real
    -compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state .
  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.
  • 15 or more years of related work experience.
  • 1 or more year of experience leading projects, teams, or products.
  • Proficiency in authoring Interface Control Documents (ICDs), specifications, and Statements of Work (SoW).
  • BS in engineering from accredited school; technical masters degree counts for 2 years and technical PhD 4 years.

Desired Skills, Experience, and

Education:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Expertise in one or more space payload technology (RF Communication, Lasercomm, PNT, Remote Sensing, etc).
  • Experience working directly with government customers on large scale space programs.
  • Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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