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Acquisition Program Analyst / Systems Engineer - El Segundo, CA 210126
A² Systems Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer / Acquisition Program Analyst to support a security space program in El Segundo, CA focused on advanced RDT&E prototype systems, including programs that will be tested on orbit. This position provides direct support across systems engineering, test & evaluation (T&E), acquisition strategy, program management, and program protection activities for critical space and defense initiatives.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced government program environment and possess experience supporting technical reviews, acquisition planning, cybersecurity/program protection efforts, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Location: On-Site Government Facility
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required; ability to support TS/SCI and SAP activities preferred
Salary Range: $170,000/yr – $200,000/yr · Full-time starting salary will ultimately depend on several differentiating factors, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Test and Evaluation Support
- Support systems engineering and T&E activities across all program phases
- Participate in and support:
- System Requirements Reviews (SRR)
- Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
- Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
- Integration Design Reviews (IDR)
- Engineering Review Boards (ERBs)
- Technical Deep Dives
- Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T)
- Integrated Logistics and Lifecycle (ILC) planning
- Operational planning and support
Acquisition & Program Management Support
- Assist with acquisition strategy development and execution
- Support advanced space project planning and development activities including space prototypes and demonstrations as well as concept validation
- Develop and oversee requirements to meet program, schedule, contract, and cost constraints
- Provide recommendations and support to project baselines and management plans, memorandums of agreement, requirements traceability plans, project reviews, resource plans and policies implementation plans
- Develop and review acquisition documentation, including:
- Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
- Requests for Information (RFI)
- Sources Sought packages
- Market Research Reports
- Justifications & Approvals (J&A)
- Statements of Work (SOW)
- Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
- Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)
- Incentive Fee Plans
Program Protection Support
- Support Program Protection Planning and cybersecurity activities
- Develop, update, and review:
- Program Protection Plans (PPP)
- Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP)
- Participate in Program Protection, Cyber, and Security Working Groups
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Program Management, or related field
- 10 or more years experience supporting DoD or space-related acquisition and engineering programs
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and technical reviews
- Experience supporting acquisition documentation and program management activities
- Knowledge of program protection, cybersecurity, or security planning processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a government/contractor integrated environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting space systems or on-orbit prototype programs
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition framework and rapid prototyping efforts
- Experience supporting classified programs
- Active TS/SCI eligibility or SAP experience preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Senior Analyst / Systems Engineer - El Segundo, CA 180526
A² Systems Engineering, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded professional to support a critical national security space mission in El Segundo, CA.
Analyst / engineer / planner with a systems-engineering and/or mission engineering foundation and working knowledge of military operations and concepts. Supports strategic planning, future capability-needs assessment, and prioritization of supporting science and technology (S&T) investments. Designs and runs small, fast studies that produce repeatable, traceable processes and decision products for senior leaders, grounded in the standard DoD planning lexicon — Science and technology (S&T) development; Military Operating-Functional-Enabling Concept Development, Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA), Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Development Planning, and PPBE-aligned S&T management.
Required
- Masters Degree in engineering, operations research, computer sciences.
- 10 years in DoD or Service space systems (or adjacent) within acquisition, capability planning, requirements analysis, mission engineering, or technology planning; headquarters-staff exposure preferred.
- Working command of: military service concepts and force design; CBP and CBA; mission engineering; requirements development under Joint and Service practice; AoA; force-structure analysis; technology planning and S&T portfolio assessment; decision analysis and structured prioritization.
- Concise written analysis and persuasive verbal reasoning in front of senior decision-makers.
- Strong initiative; scopes a loose tasking and returns a defensible product on a short timeline.
- Subject-matter expert on arrival, or a demonstrably fast learner — the team is too small to carry ramp-up time.
Desired
- Working proficiency with enterprise LLM environments (e.g., Ask Sage, GenAI); structured prompting and prompt iteration as an analytic discipline.
- Experience building agentic workflows that chain LLM reasoning with data ingestion and structured-output generation; able to design processes that yield identical results from identical inputs whether executed by a human or an AI agent.
- Python for data manipulation and lightweight automation; Warpcore or comparable analytic environment a plus.
- Prior uniformed-military service in a planning, requirements, or technology billet.
Clearance Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Knowledge of applicable security protocols and procedures
Salary
$150,000 – $180,000 per year
Base pay is determined by factors including contract labor categories, education, technical expertise, certifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Referral program
Senior Test Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO 170726 (200426)
A² Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer for a contingent position supporting a critical U.S. Space Force software development program at Peterson Space Force Base.
Successful software development depends on functionality, reliability, and user experience, and that begins with thorough testing. We are looking for an experienced test engineer who enjoys working closely with developers, systems engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure software solutions meet mission requirements before deployment.
In this role, you will support the evaluation of software developed for national defense, helping ensure quality, reliability, and mission readiness for systems supporting our nation’s warfighters.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with developers and engineers to evaluate software developed for national defense.
- Develop test plans and test cases based on user stories and system requirements.
- Execute both manual and automated testing processes.
- Generate test data and implement test cases to evaluate software performance.
- Document test results and communicate defects to the development team.
- Support continuous software improvement by providing clear, actionable test feedback.
- Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing innovative ideas that enhance team performance.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team supporting critical U.S. Space Force missions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in developmental testing.
- Experience performing requirements analysis, synthesis, and traceability for shall statements and supplemental fields evaluation, including test methods and success criteria.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience architecting complex systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo or IBM Rhapsody.
- Knowledge of DoD Instructions 5000.87 and 5000.89.
- Ability to develop and execute detailed test procedures for Developmental and Operational Test events.
- Ability to develop automated test scripts and custom test harnesses using tools such as Python or Cypress.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira.
- Experience with radar system operations or radar modeling.
- Experience using Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience interfacing with government test organizations, including 17 TES or JITC.
- Knowledge of software deployment and troubleshooting within DevSecOps environments, including Platform One or DAF Cloud Works.
- Experience running and evaluating complex simulation frameworks.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Security+ certification.
- Docker or Kubernetes certification.
Why Join A² Systems Engineering?
At A² Systems Engineering, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and government customers supporting some of the nation’s most important defense and space missions. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth, providing our employees the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while working in a small, agile engineering environment.
If you’re looking to apply your testing expertise in support of mission-critical software and national security programs, we’d like to hear from you.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Join Our Talent Network
We’re continuously seeking exceptional professionals, particularly those with active DoD clearances and expertise in Space and Systems Engineering. If you’re interested in future opportunities with A², we invite you to submit your resume and join our talent network.
By completing the application form, you can indicate your interest in being considered for any upcoming positions, highlight your core areas of experience, and specify whether you currently hold an active U.S. government security clearance. Once enrolled, you will receive occasional updates about career opportunities that match your skills and professional goals.
OUR benefits
Health
A² pays 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans.
Three PPO plans and one HMO plan offered
Dental
Two PPO plans offered
Vision
One comprehensive plan offered
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Financial
A² currently contributes an amount equal to 3% of the employee’s biweekly salary to their 401k account. This contribution is independent of the amount contributed by the employee. An employee may also contribute a Roth deferral to their 401k account.
Employee Referral Program
Employees are awarded $2,000 for referring candidates for open positions.
Personal Financial Planning
A² will reimburse the employee for financial advising services for up to $1000 per year.
Lifestyle
Health Club Membership
A² will reimburse the monthly costs of a membership to a health club up to $200 per month.
Mobile Phone Stipend
A² will provide a $65 mobile phone stipend each month