Space Systems Interface Engineer — ICD Lead

ENSCO - Hot Jobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO Inc. is seeking an Interface Systems Engineer to work with Government mission leaders and program teams delivering critical space mission capabilities.

You will create, own, and maintain ICDs for cross-system interfaces between space and ground segments, and coordinate with CM, ERBs, and CCBs. You will develop interface diagrams, data dictionaries, and telemetry mappings while resolving interface risks and supporting system integration activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in satellite systems, spacecraft development, or aerospace engineering with 5+ years on DoD programs.
• Direct experience developing or managing ICDs for complex systems.
• Strong familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (payloads, RF comms, power, GNC, thermal, propulsion, on-board C&DH).
• Ability to read and create schematics, interface diagrams, and data communication structures.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo).
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance is required (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain ICDs for cross-system interfaces between space and ground segments.
• Serve as ICD owner, coordinating inputs, adjudicating comments, and maintaining the authoritative baseline.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management for ERBs and CCBs.
• Develop interface diagrams, data dictionaries, message formats, and telemetry mappings.
• Identify interface risks and drive technical issue resolution across teams.
• Support system integration and testing with authoritative interface documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide SME support for prime contract change proposals.
• Coordinate Interface Working Groups and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with MSEIT modeling to align models with ICDs and flowdowns.

Skills

Interface control

Technical writing

DoD program experience

Systems engineering

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

ENSCO Inc. is seeking an Interface Systems Engineer to work with Government mission leaders and program teams delivering critical space mission capabilities.

You will create, own, and maintain ICDs for cross-system interfaces between space and ground segments, and coordinate with CM, ERBs, and CCBs. You will develop interface diagrams, data dictionaries, and telemetry mappings while resolving interface risks and supporting system integration activities.