Chief Systems of Systems Integrator
About The Position
IESE Solutions is seeking a Chief Systems of Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and big-picture thinking in delivering U.S. Space Force capabilities. The role leads and directs the technical effort of a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) team supporting the Space Force in architecting, engineering, integrating, testing, and fielding the Space Warfighting System of Systems. Working alongside senior Space Force officers and executives, the position leads development and definition of SoS engineering and integration plans and processes. Work includes architectural analysis, requirements definition and management, interface control, and design, integration, and testing of end-to-end capabilities, mission threads, and kill chains. The technical leader collaborates with SE&I team members and the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise. The role also identifies urgent mitigation needs, supports enterprise reviews and governance boards through systems engineering leadership and program management, analyzes problems, prepares technical reports and recommendations, and works with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement solutions. The position is located at Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, California.
Requirements
- 18 or more years of experience in defense systems engineering and development, including Joint space operations, C5ISR, and battle management systems.
- Five or more years of experience serving in a systems engineering leadership role for large-scale space system-of-systems programs.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience working within the DoD acquisition system.
- Knowledge of Department of War acquisition systems, lifecycle planning, program management, and key program milestones.
- Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission.
- Comfort with daily interactions at the executive leadership level.
- Ability to drive organizational change with limited authority.
- Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience practicing MBSE.
- Experience in Agile planning and systems development.
- Knowledge of Space Force systems and warfighting missions.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Master's degree in a STEM or Space field.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the technical effort of an SE&I team supporting the Space Warfighting System of Systems.
- Lead development and definition of SoS engineering and integration plans and processes.
- Perform architectural analysis and define and manage requirements.
- Control interfaces and design, integrate, and test end-to-end capabilities, mission threads, and kill chains.
- Help develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise.
- Identify areas requiring urgent mitigation and develop system solutions using advanced technology.
- Provide systems engineering leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards.
- Analyze problems, develop technical reports, and make recommendations.
- Work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
Benefits
- Company 401(k) contribution of up to 10% of qualifying salaries, with no employee match required, following the company's vesting plan.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Federal holidays and paid time off.
- Flexible hours.
- Continuous education sponsorship.
- Career opportunities to participate in next-generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test, and deployment, and to develop or enhance professional skills and networks.
- Competitive and flexible compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
