Mission Engineer - Space Support to Theater

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K contribution up to 10%

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Discretionary performance bonus

Federal holidays, PTO, flexible hours

Education sponsorship

Job summary

IESE Solutions seeks a Mission Engineer to support Space Systems Command and the Space Systems Integration Office in evolving SoSE capabilities. You will analyze operational scenarios, develop MET modules, and translate needs into technical requirements across space, ground, and communications architectures.

You will collaborate with mission engineering teams and joint partners, including the Army and Navy, to close capability gaps, assess dependencies, and inform enterprise integration

Qualifications

• 8+ years applying mission and systems engineering methods.
• 5+ years developing MET threads or mission scenarios.
• Experience conducting mission analysis to derive requirements and gaps.
• Experience documenting Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs).
• Translate operational needs into actionable technical and integration requirements.
• Understanding of PNT and SatCom in theater operations.
• Knowledge of Theater/Space EW and integration.
• Experience with joint mission interfaces and C2 architectures.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission engineering threads and MET modules.
• Conduct operational mission analysis to identify requirements and gaps.
• Collaborate across government, industry, and partners to address integration challenges.

Skills

Mission engineering

SoSE methodologies

RIGs assessment

PNT & SatCom

EW knowledge

C2 architectures

TS/SCI clearance

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 Space Support to Theater operations. 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 space-enabled capabilities to theater operations.

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, ground, sensor, communications, and command-and-control architectures, with emphasis on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Satellite Communications (SatCom), Theater Electronic Warfare (EW), Space EW, and Moving Target Indicator (MTI) capabilities. You will develop engineering assessments, requirements, and technical recommendations that identify capability shortfalls and inform enterprise 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 theater mission architectures. Your work will help leadership identify and prioritize capability gaps, synchronize enterprise capabilities, resolve cross-system dependencies, and advance the integration of space capabilities into joint warfighting operations to 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 mission execution.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and assessing Risks, Issues, and Gaps (RIGs) associated with mission capabilities, system dependencies, and operational effectiveness.
• Experience translating operational needs and mission-thread analysis into actionable technical, engineering, and integration requirements.
• Understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Satellite Communications (SatCom) capabilities and their role in supporting theater operations.
• Understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities, including Theater EW and Space EW, and their integration into operational mission threads.
• Understanding of command-and-control (C2) architectures, space and ground systems, and the interfaces required for joint mission integration.
• TS/SCI Clearance Required

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF), U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), Space Systems Command (SSC), or other Department of War space organizations.
• Experience developing mission engineering threads for Mission Engineering Thread (MET) modules or similar enterprise mission engineering initiatives.
• Experience analyzing end-to-end operational kill chains and identifying technical and integration requirements necessary to close mission gaps.
• Experience supporting Space Support to Theater mission planning, theater operations, or joint force integration.
• Experience developing or evaluating Theater Electronic Warfare (EW) requirements and associated mission capabilities.
• Experience assessing Space Electronic Warfare capabilities and their integration with theater and joint force operations.
• Experience analyzing space, ground, and terrestrial architectures to identify system dependencies, interface requirements, and interoperability challenges.
• Experience 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 theater mission execution.
• Experience supporting DAF Battle Network integration, C3BM Increment teams, enterprise capability development, or other Space Superiority initiatives.

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.