Space Systems Engineer: Lead Mission Analysis & Integration

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer with 8+ years in the design, development, and deployment of space systems within the USSF or DoD mission space. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive mission analyses, and oversee system-of-systems integration for current and future capabilities.

The role requires strong systems engineering foundations, policy awareness, and the ability to develop enterprise requirements while coordinating with Space Command and related

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design, development, and deployment of space systems in USSF/DoD mission space.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering, mission analysis, and system-of-systems integration.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor personnel.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with JIRA/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of cutting-edge space capabilities across current and future systems.
• Perform mission engineering analysis and evaluate DRM risks, issues, and gaps (RIGs/RIGOs).
• Conduct system-level capability reviews and recommend solutions to close mission-critical gaps.
• Support war room planning, capability epoch development, and kill chain assessments to inform enterprise decisions.
• Develop enterprise requirements for high-priority space programs.
• Assess policy and technical drivers impacting system design, integration, and interoperability.
• Collaborate with SWAC, S2/S4/S6, Space Command, CCIB, and PEO offices to deliver integrated SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning, TacISR, Launch, and BMC3 solutions.
• Prepare and present briefings, white papers, and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership.

Skills

Space systems

Systems engineering

Mission analysis

Leadership

MS Office

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer with 8+ years in the design, development, and deployment of space systems within the USSF or DoD mission space. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive mission analyses, and oversee system-of-systems integration for current and future capabilities.

The role requires strong systems engineering foundations, policy awareness, and the ability to develop enterprise requirements while coordinating with Space Command and related