Mission Engineer - Missile Tracking / Missile Warning

IESE Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401K Contribution up to 10%

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term Disability insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Federal Holidays, Paid Time Off, flex.

Flexible Work Hours

Continuous education sponsorship

Career opportunities in space sensing

Job summary

IESE Solutions seeks a Mission Engineer to support SSC/SSIO, advancing SoSE through MET modules, operational analysis, and identification of capability gaps. You will drive end-to-end kill-chain closure for missile warning and tracking, collaborating across government, contractor, and joint mission partners to resolve cross-system dependencies and enhance sensor-to-C2 integration.

You will evaluate space-based sensors, ground architectures, communications, data processing, and C2 interfaces,

Qualifications

• 8+ years applying mission engineering, systems engineering, or SoSE methodologies to analyze operational missions and capability integration challenges.
• 5+ years developing mission engineering threads, scenarios, or architectures identifying systems, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and assessing Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs) for mission capabilities and dependencies.
• Understanding of missile warning/tracking capabilities, sensor integration, and C2 interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission engineering threads (MET) modules and operational scenarios.
• Analyze operational requirements, identify gaps, and drive end-to-end kill-chain closure for missile warning/tracking.
• Collaborate with government, contractors, and joint partners to synchronize enterprise capabilities and integration priorities.

Skills

Mission engineering

Systems engineering

SoSE

RIG analysis

Cross-team collaboration

C2 interfaces

PNT/SatCom/EW/MTI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Mission Engineer, you will support Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) in advancing BZC's Systems-of-Systems Engineering (SoSE) mission by developing mission engineering threads, conducting operational mission analysis, identifying capability gaps, and driving end-to-end kill-chain closure for Missile Tracking and Missile Warning mission areas. You will work across government, contractor, engineering, acquisition, and joint mission partner organizations to analyze operational requirements, evaluate cross-system dependencies, and identify integration challenges affecting the delivery of integrated missile warning and tracking capabilities.

You will apply mission engineering and systems engineering methodologies to analyze operational scenarios, develop Mission Engineering Thread (MET) modules, identify and assess Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs), and translate mission needs into actionable technical and integration requirements. You will evaluate dependencies across space-based sensors, ground architectures, communications networks, data processing, and command-and-control systems, with emphasis on sensor integration, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Satellite Communications (SatCom), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Moving Target Indicator (MTI) capabilities. You will develop engineering assessments, requirements, and technical recommendations that identify capability shortfalls, improve sensor-to-C2 integration, and inform enterprise capability integration priorities.

You will collaborate with mission engineering teams, program offices, systems engineers, and joint mission partners, including the Army and Navy, to define operational needs, drive requirements development, and address integration challenges across missile warning and tracking mission architectures. Your work will help leadership identify and prioritize capability gaps, synchronize enterprise capabilities, resolve cross-system dependencies, and advance the integration of missile warning and tracking capabilities across the joint force to improve operational awareness, support timely decision-making, and achieve Space Superiority.

Job Location:

El Segundo – LAAFB

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience applying mission engineering, systems engineering, or SoSE methodologies to analyze operational missions and capability integration challenges.
• 5+ years of experience developing mission engineering threads, mission scenarios, or operational architectures that identify systems, capabilities, interfaces, and mission dependencies.
• Experience conducting mission analysis to identify operational requirements, capability shortfalls, and integration challenges affecting missile warning and tracking mission execution.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and assessing Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs) associated with mission capabilities, system dependencies, and operational effectiveness.
• Understanding of missile warning and missile tracking mission capabilities, including the operational role of space-based sensors and supporting ground systems.
• Understanding of sensor integration, data processing, communications, and information exchange requirements supporting missile warning and tracking operations.
• Understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Satellite Communications (SatCom), and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities and their role in supporting integrated mission execution.
• Understanding of command-and-control (C2) architectures, space and ground systems, and the interfaces required for sensor-to-C2 integration and joint mission execution.
• TS/SCI Clearance Required.
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF), U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), Space Systems Command (SSC), or other Department of War space organizations.
• Knowledge of mission engineering thread development for Mission Engineering Thread (MET) modules or similar enterprise mission engineering initiatives.
• Ability to analyze end-to-end missile warning and tracking kill chains and identify technical and integration requirements necessary to close mission gaps.
• Background supporting missile warning, missile tracking, missile defense, or integrated air and missile defense mission planning and operations.
• Knowledge of space-based sensor capabilities and their integration with ground-based processing, exploitation, and dissemination architectures.
• Ability to assess sensor-to-command and control (C2) integration, including data exchange, information flow, interface dependencies, and interoperability requirements.
• Knowledge of space, ground, and terrestrial architecture, including system dependencies, interface requirements, and integration challenges affecting missile warning and tracking mission execution.
• Background integrating requirements across joint mission partners, including the Army, Navy, and other Services.
• Familiarity with Moving Target Indicator (MTI) capabilities, sensor integration, and associated data flows supporting missile tracking and warning mission execution.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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 up to 10% of qualifying salaries – no employee match required, following the company’s vesting plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Federal Holidays, Paid Time Off, flexible hours
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.