Senior Ground Segment Systems Engineer

IESE Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Ground Segment Systems Engineer to support to the US Space Force (USSF) in developing, deploying, and sustaining a National Security Space system within the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. This position is located in El Segundo, CA where the system is developed and managed. 

Typical responsibilities include:

•  Help shape various systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, verification and validation, integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration assessments.
•  Support customer team execute and manage acquisition strategies, integration, and sustainment of cloud-based software systems with several unique mission partner systems.
•  Develop, assess, and manage ground segment technical and interface requirements.  Manage interface negotiation with external stakeholders.  Oversee requirements and interface verification.

•  Oversee, assess, and manage software product backlog to meet baseline and emerging requirements.  Develop and provide recommendations to prioritize development, augment solutions, and improve developer implementations.

•  Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

•  Support development of system engineering items such as CONOPs, requirements definitions (or features, themes, epics), system testing, algorithm document review, and interfaces to other application development efforts.

•  Support the development and refinement of acquisition strategies, identify program execution issues and provide recommendations. 

•  Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 18 years or more of experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
•    Experience with the following:
     •    Technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisitions of Space Systems within the Space Control mission area.
     •    Modern software development processes, such as containerization, orchestration, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies.
     •    Integration of key ground segment systems, such as a cloud-based Infrastructure, Platform as a Service (PaaS) baselines, and antennas.
     •    "Zero-Trust" cybersecurity policies and implementation on software and hardware systems.
     •    Experience with Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development.
     •  Experience with Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development, Agile Software Development Techniques and Implementation, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines.

     •  Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation. Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses.  Must be willing to consent to a polygraph.

As a growing small engineering firm, IESE Solutions focuses on people and customers and delivery of uninterrupted high-quality work. Our approach to attracting and retaining highly qualified candidates is to provide an opportunity to help shape the firm's future and a competitive and flexible compensation package consistent with qualifications, security clearance eligibility, and roles. IESE Solutions offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including but are not limited to:

•  Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salaries

•  Medical insurance

•  Dental insurance

•  Vision insurance

•  Life and AD&D insurance

•  Company paid Long-term Disability insurance

•  Short-term Disability insurance

•  Discretionary Performance Bonus

•  Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation

•  Flexible Work Hours and supportive/collaborative work environment

•  Continuous education sponsorship

•  Career opportunities to participate in the next generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop/enhance enduring professional skills and network.

At IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by various factors including location, education, clearance, skills, and experience among others. IESE Solutions considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, security clearance, education/training, and key skills.

IESE Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

IESE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.