Flight Software Engineer - Sponsoring Secret Clearances

Mission Overview: Join a mission-focused team supporting a critical national security space program that delivers resilient communications, data transport, and missile-tracking capabilities to military forces operating around the globe.In this role, you will work at the intersection of systems engineering, flight software, integration, and verification, helping ensure satellite software performs as intended before deployment. You will support the development, validation, and continuous improvement of space-based capabilities that enable military personnel to communicate, share data, and maintain situational awareness in complex operational environments.This is an excellent opportunity for engineers interested in spacecraft, flight software, systems engineering, and national security missions, with the opportunity to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Key Responsibilities:Own systems engineering activities for assigned Flight Software (FSW) subsystem areas.Develop, analyze, allocate, and maintain requirements from system-level specifications through software implementation and verification.Build and maintain end-to-end requirements traceability and ensure alignment between mission objectives, software requirements, and test evidence.Identify and resolve requirements gaps, ambiguities, inconsistencies, and verification concerns.Support software verification planning, test strategy development, and validation activities.Review engineering artifacts, interface documentation, test results, and technical data packages for completeness and compliance.Partner with software, integration, test, and systems engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and drive technical solutions.Participate in technical reviews including Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and other engineering milestones.Track and communicate technical actions, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and issue resolution status.Assess technical progress using objective evidence such as requirements closure, verification results, and review artifacts.Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts across future system releases and mission capabilities.Required Skills:Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisRequirements TraceabilityVerification & ValidationConfiguration ManagementFlight SoftwareTechnical DocumentationCross-Functional Engineering CollaborationPreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, payload, avionics, embedded systems, flight software, or mission systems.Experience with software requirements, software interfaces, integration, verification, or testing.Familiarity with bus, payload, ground, or mission interfaces.Experience with requirements management, configuration management, issue tracking, or test management tools.Experience developing or maintaining:Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)Interface Control Documents (ICDs)Technical action trackersFamiliarity with technical reviews such as PDR, CDR, and TRR.Experience supporting supplier coordination or reviewing externally developed technical artifacts.Understanding of risk management, schedule development, and technical performance tracking.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment.Experience LevelIntermediate LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.