Senior Systems Engineer - MILSATCOM & Space Systems (Onsite)

ENSCO, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on MILSATCOM system engineering, integration, and test for Space Force programs, coordinating with government and industry partners.

You will lead IPTs, develop architecture concepts, and manage requirements along with risk, schedule, and performance metrics, on-site in El Segundo. A TS clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, or related acquisition programs.
• Experience with systems engineering and technical baseline management.
• Experience supporting satellite communications (SATCOM) space systems, ground systems, or terminal systems.
• Experience supporting Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Protected SATCOM, NC3, GPS, PNT, or MILSATCOM program space, ground, or terminal systems.
• Experience leading or participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle processes and DoD acquisition regulations.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across government and industry organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and acquisition activities supporting Strategic SATCOM, NC3, and enterprise space systems.
• Develop and evaluate architecture concepts, technical baselines, requirements, and modernization strategies.
• Conduct system trade studies and technical assessments evaluating cost, schedule, performance, and risk impacts.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, program plans, and requirements documentation.
• Coordinate with government agencies, operational users, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure mission alignment.
• Facilitate technical working groups, integrated product teams, and cross-functional engineering reviews.
• Support CONOPS development, operational analyses, and mission planning efforts.
• Track program risks, opportunities, schedules, and technical performance measures.
• Assist with executive-level communications, decision briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support digital engineering, knowledge management, and data management initiatives across program offices.
• Provide support during technical reviews, milestone events, and acquisition decision activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder coordination

IPT leadership

DoD acquisition familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on MILSATCOM system engineering, integration, and test for Space Force programs, coordinating with government and industry partners.

You will lead IPTs, develop architecture concepts, and manage requirements along with risk, schedule, and performance metrics, on-site in El Segundo. A TS clearance and US citizenship are required.