Senior Systems Engineer

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 Senior Systems 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:

• 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

Qualifications Required

• 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