ESS Terminal Senior Systems Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in El Segundo, CA (Job ID 2614643)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeing an ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.

The ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems that supports National Leadership Authority capabilities. This position requires a deep understanding of system architecture, Protected SATCOM Terminal configurations, and security protocols to ensure robust, scalable, and secure environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with outside organizations to analyze system requirements and oversee development, delivery, and implementation of those requirements. Additionally, the role involves leading technical projects and contributing to the development of best practices and documentation. An ideal candidate would be someone with experience in working with Protected SATCOM Terminals – either operationally or with prior experience on the engineering and integration side.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force's Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Qualifications

 

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field
• 14+ years' engineering experience
• 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, such as requirements and technical baseline development, test planning and integration, verification, and validation
• Experience developing or managing requirements or Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
• 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
• Desired:
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, or related technical field
• Experience with MILSATCOM systems, 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
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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