Satellite Communications Engineer SME

Job Description
Sign-On Bonus Available

ENSCO is seeking an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to support the U.S. Space Force, Space and Missile Center’s MILSATCOM Program through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. This position, located in El Segundo, CA, will support a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. Duties will include:

• Provide front-end acquisition and planning support related to space communications systems
• Perform architectural trades and requirements development
• Analyze system requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• 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 management
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Qualifications Required (Skills)

• BS in engineering with specialization in Communications systems
• Knowledge of the MILSATCOM LDR and XDR waveform and protocols
• Proficient in using Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• 15 years’ demonstrated experience with space or aeronautical systems engineering & integration programs and projects
• 15 years’ working in a collaborative team environment developing technical baseline/systems specification, verification or analysis using engineering applications and simulation models
• 10 years’ experience with MILSATCOM, such as MILSTAR, AEHF, EPS, TSAT, WGS, FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
• ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Qualifications Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering
• Management qualifications, such as MBA or PMP
• Systems engineering certifications, such as ESEP, CSEP, OCSMP
• Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
• Experience with communication satellite/terminal performance analyses, link budgets and interfaces
• Active Secret or higher clearance

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Req ID
3529BR

Internal Position Title
Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Employment Status
Regular Full-time

U.S. Citizenship
Yes

Background Check Type
7 year Pre-employment

Drug Screen Type
None

Export Control and Licensing
None

Contract Award Contingency
No

Recruiter
Deborah Morse

Salary Range
130,509.10 - 178,000.00

Benefit Highlights

• Annual education tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Spending Accounts – FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA
• Leave available for holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military service, family medical leave, and as required by State law
• Paid Time Off
• 100% Company paid Employee Assistance Program and life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident, and professional liability insurance (employee only)
• Other voluntary programs, including supplemental life, auto and home insurance, and legal program
• Computer purchase discount
• Recognition and reward programs
• Patent awards
• Technical paper awards for presentations and publications
• Recruitment awards
• Length of service awards
• Community service recognition

Division Description
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

We foster top science and engineering talent, cultivating the ideas of our employees and customers to deliver leading-edge R&D, products, and services to create an environment where employees can tackle our customers’ most difficult problems in creative ways.

Learn more about ENSCO: www.ensco.com

Strength in Diversity
ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,509.10 - $178,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person