Strategic Requirements Systems Engineer

Location: El Segundo, CA, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Develop, author, and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for cross-system interfaces between space (including spacecraft and payloads) and ground segments.
• 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) support to review of 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 relevant ICDs and requirements flowdown associated with the cybersecurity technical baseline.
• 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

• Eligible for SECRET/TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in satellite systems, spacecraft development, or aerospace engineering.
• 5 years’ experience working on DoD programs
• Direct experience developing or managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems.
• Strong familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (e.g., payloads, RF comms, power, GNC, thermal, propulsion, on-board Command and Data Handling).
• Ability to read and create schematics, interface diagrams, and data communication structures.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Cameo).
• 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 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be performed on-site in a secure facility

• SECRET/TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• 12+ years’ experience with space systems in support of space or ground segment development
• 12+ years’ experience in a space acquisitions environment
• Experience in satellite hardware and software development
• Proficient in usage of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP / ESEP / ASEP)