Systems Engineer 2

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Seal Beach, CA.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required for this position.
o 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Experience with Python programming language.
o Experience with Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline and tools.
o Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client is looking for an Associate Ground Systems Engineer to join our team in Seal Beach, California.

The SI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Associate Ground Systems Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

o Apply modern DevSecOps practices (including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerized deployments, and infrastructure as code) to streamline integration and test activities.
o Stand up, configure, and maintain secure test environments leveraging cloud-native and virtualized resources.
o Drive continuous improvement of integration and test processes, incorporating automation, metrics, and lessons learned to increase efficiency and reliability.
o Automate, develop, monitor, improve, and troubleshoot across software engineering development, tooling, testing, integration, deployment, configuration processes, and security controls.
o Review, develop, document, and maintain system requirements and traceability.
o Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience with Linux.
o Experience with Kubernetes, Java, JavaScript/React, database, and mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS).
o Experience working with Government customers.
o Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with experience in an engineering classification. Required: Bachelor or Master degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, com

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 
Job Number: 216294
Job Location: Seal Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $62.76 DOE
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 11/20/2025
Last Updated: 11/20/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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