Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist

Location: El Segundo, CA, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activities
• Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps of customer requirements among the programs; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• Define and deliver alternative of solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products
• Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling other reviewer comments, and working with contractor to adjudicate the comments. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering 
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military and DoD civilians
• Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

• TS/SCI (or eligible) clearance
• BS degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• MS degree in technical field (such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or Space Systems
• Experience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key management
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)