Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work environment

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our MILSATCOM team. The role focuses on AI&T for space and ground systems, requiring hands-on technical assessment and cross-functional collaboration with government stakeholders and prime contractors.

You will lead and support System of Systems integration activities, evaluate readiness, identify risks, and develop actionable technical recommendations to support program decisions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
• 8+ years of experience with SATCOM requirements development, AI&T, system testing, and production activities.
• Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities including risk/issue identification.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical details to government leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support to US Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office organizations for AI&T and interoperability across space, ground, and enterprise interfaces.
• Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Perform independent technical assessments of prime contractor AI&T activities.
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Provide written/verbal assessments of progress, risk posture, and recommended actions.

Skills

SATCOM requirements development

AI&T execution

System-of-Systems integration

risk assessment

strong problem solving

communication with government

problem analysis

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

SATCOM test equipment

System verification tools

Job description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

ENSCO, Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO is seeking a Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and provide support to integration to the Systems of Systems integration and test. Participate in regular meetings with Government and prime contractor
• Provide direct support to the U.S. Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management, and technical execution
• Support government led System of Systems (SoS) Integration and Test, ensuring interoperability across space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, and enterprise interfaces
• Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors, representing the government’s technical interests
• Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) technical assessments of prime contractor activities
• Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance, including impacts to: Cost, Schedule, Quality, technical margins and risk
• Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness
• Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks, and assess downstream impacts to SoS integration and operational capability
• Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress, integration maturity, and risk posture
• Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges requiring government attention
• Develop and communicate clear, actionable technical recommendations to support key government program decisions
• Examine system requirements that drive cost, complexity, or schedule risk, and identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk or improve affordability while preserving capability
• Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Compliance Document Lists (CDLs)
• Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents, specifications, and compliance artifacts
• Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation and provide independent recommendations to the Government
• Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• 8+ years of experience with SATCOM requirements development, Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), system testing, and production activities
• Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities, including risk and issue identification
• Possess strong problem solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues under limited supervision
• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details clearly to government leadership
• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing spacecraft and payload hardware to provide in depth technical evaluations and identify risks
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing SATCOM ground systems to provide in depth technical evaluations and identify risks
• ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired

• Master’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience with system of systems integration and test across space, ground, and user segments
• Familiarity with government test frameworks, verification strategies, and integration planning
• Experience reviewing or supporting Class I changes, configuration management, and technical baselines
• Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP
• An active DoD secret security clearance or higher

Work Location Type: Onsite

Required Certifications: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required: None

Position Contingent Upon Customer Approval: Yes

Salary Range

$135,000 - $169,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visitensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability