Strategic MBSE Requirements & ICD Lead

Location: El Segundo, CA, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Lead the Development of Satellite Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecraft, ground systems, payloads, and cross‑system interfaces in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
• Work closely with the Configuration Management team in preparing for Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Develop interface diagrams, data dictionaries, message formats, command and telemetry mappings, and system‑level interface descriptions.
• Identify interface risks and drive technical issue resolution across engineering teams.
• Support system integration and test activities by providing authoritative interface documentation and clarification.
• Ensure that documentation complies with best practices, program standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in reviewing Prime contract Change Proposals
• Manage and coordinate Interface Control Working Groups (ICWGs), ensuring consistent communication across all stakeholders.
• Work closely with MSEIT modeling team to ensure models align with technical baseline to include ICDs and requirement flowdown.
• Develop acquisition and technical requirements-related briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of Gov’t decision making. Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force

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

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 8+ years of experience in satellite systems, spacecraft development, or aerospace engineering
• 8+ years’ experience working on DoD programs
• 5+ years of experience developing architecture models
• 5+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Direct experience developing or managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and flight hardware (e.g., avionics, payloads, RF comms, power, GNC, thermal, propulsion)
• Ability to read and create schematics, interface diagrams, and data communication structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small technical team
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools such as Cameo, DOORS, MATLAB
• Proficiency in modeling languages such as SysML, UPDM, DoDAF
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

• Master’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years’ experience with space systems in space or ground segments
• 5+ years’ experience in a space acquisitions environment
• Experience in satellite hardware and software development
• MBSE certifications, such as OCSMP
• Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, ASEP or PMP