Mission Integration Engineer, C3 - Top Secret Clearance
SpaceXHawthorne, CA$100k – $115kPosted 24 March 2026
Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER , C3 – TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
As a member of our Mission Management team, you will help tackle new technical problems from initial proposal development and customer requirements verification, through rapid prototyping, integrated test, and operational deployment. You will also work closely with technical disciplines across SpaceX, such as vehicle engineering, software, flight reliability, space operations, information technology, and network engineering to ensure safe and successful mission completion.
You will be empowered to develop next-generation space command, control, and communications architectures. You will communicate complex technical systems to high-value stakeholders and customers; and be empowered to work alongside engineering teams to identify, own, and drive technical trades critical to implementation. You will contribute directly to the performance and execution of special programs missions with an emphasis on both space and ground command, control, and communications (C3) segments that drive, manage, and provide user insight into mission execution. Based on customer requirements and SpaceX’s system capabilities, you’ll develop system specifications and interface control documentation. This work covers a number of technical disciplines: spacecraft command and control, RF communications, operational planning, data processing, network engineering, software engineering, and product security. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is hungry to do work that matters, and is a quick-learner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the customer interface at meetings, tests, and reviews to develop operations plans, design C3 infrastructure, and articulate and drive critical C3 trades
Ensure contract deliverables are completed on-time and distill customer requirements into actionable development objectives
Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive development
Collaborate with subsystem representative across organizations and technical teams to consider all necessary trades and ensure end-to-end test execution and mission success
Support all phases of the program from development, initial proposal, through successful test, flight, and on-orbit mission execution, including educating customers on our design and methodologies
Own the interface between flight and ground segment network architecture design, working to consider flight/ground software interfaces, communications architecture, network engineering, product security, and data transport
Develop subject matter expertise and clearly communicate technical concepts to a wide audience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry
1+ years of software engineering or electrical engineering experience, working with hardware or software technical projects
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
Previous experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or launch vehicle engineering or operations
Familiarity with USG processes and systems
Previous experience with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicle ground segment networks
Previous experience with RF communications architectures
1+ years of technical project management or systems engineering experience
Excellent organizational and interpersonal sills
Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
Capacity to balance conflicting opinions and manage expectations between multiple teams and customers
Able to quickly adapt and change course in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and d ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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