Senior Satellite Bus Engineer for MUOS - TS/SCI

systemstechnologyforum; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) seeks a Senior Satellite Bus Engineer to support the MUOS program in Space Systems Command, El Segundo, CA. You will guide design, integration, and test of the satellite bus and subsystems to ensure system-level performance for the new narrowband satellites.

The ideal candidate has a strong spacecraft bus engineering background and experience with DoD space programs. This is a hands-on, technically deep role that requires on-site work and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 10+ years direct spacecraft hardware engineering in bus design.
• Experience in payload and bus system design, integration, testing.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD and DoD space requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Must live within commuting distance of El Segundo, CA to conduct business at the spacecraft vendor's facilities. Travel to San Diego may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical plant representative at vendor facility 2–3 days per week.
• Provide senior-level spacecraft bus engineering support for MUOS spacecraft.
• Lead or contribute to design, analysis, integration, and testing of bus subsystems (power, thermal, structure, A/C, attitude control, guidance and navigation, propulsion, and data handling).
• Support system engineering activities such as requirements development, allocation, verification, and validation.
• Coordinate with payload, mission management, and SSC engineering teams for bus-payload test & integration activities; identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct trade studies and risk evaluations to support technical decisions.
• Prepare, review, and update technical documentation including specifications, ICDs, technical reports, and test plans.
• Participate in program reviews and on-orbit readiness tasks.
• Interface with vendors to verify design alignment with requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Spacecraft bus design

Power, RF, Propulsion, Structures

DoD space programs

MIL-STD familiarity

Requirement development

On-site in El Segundo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) seeks a Senior Satellite Bus Engineer to support the MUOS program in Space Systems Command, El Segundo, CA. You will guide design, integration, and test of the satellite bus and subsystems to ensure system-level performance for the new narrowband satellites.

The ideal candidate has a strong spacecraft bus engineering background and experience with DoD space programs. This is a hands-on, technically deep role that requires on-site work and collaboration with