Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Tech7 Consulting•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tech 7 is seeking a Mission Planning Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo CA. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Tech 7 delivers advanced engineering solutions for intelligence, national security, and space customers, serving as a KBR subcontractor supporting Space Systems Command. In this role, you will lead the architecture, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical satellite mission planning systems as part of the MILSATCOM SE&I team. You'll guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and act as a primary interface with government and industry partners on complex mission planning engineering challenges. The MILSATCOM mission planning effort provides leading-edge SE&I supporting the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, enabling 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 planning access and resource allocation across complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required for this position
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
15+ years' experience in systems engineering
10+ years' experience in mission planning, satellite resource allocation, or scheduling systems engineering
Deep understanding with satellite communications concepts (link budgets, frequency/bandwidth allocation, terminal-satellite access)
Ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholders and customers
Strong interpersonal skills to enable working and interfacing with diverse personnel and working in a dynamic team environment
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Strong understanding Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ASEP, CSEP)
Experience with MILSATCOM programs, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTES, PTS, and FAB-T terminal programs
Experience with mission planning or scheduling software tools and algorithm development (e.g., optimization, deconfliction, or constraint-based scheduling)
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite coverage analysis tools (e.g., STK)
Programming/scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for planning tool support and automation
Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients
Experience and familiarity working on a government space systems program
Experience working on a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) contract
Active Secret Clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain requirements for mission planning systems supporting MILSATCOM resource allocation, access scheduling, and payload configuration
Support engineering of mission planning tools for satellite access planning, terminal-to-satellite resource assignment, and frequency/bandwidth allocation
Analyze and model satellite coverage, link availability, and communications resource conflicts across MILSATCOM constellations (e.g., AEHF, WGS, MUOS)
Support development and refinement of scheduling and deconfliction algorithms for competing mission planning requests
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between mission planning systems, satellite control networks, and terminal segments
Support integration of mission planning software with satellite command and control (C2) and TT&C systems
Perform trade studies evaluating mission planning tool architecture, automation approaches, and system performance
Support Verification & Validation (V&V) of mission planning software and algorithm updates
Evaluate and document system risks associated with mission planning capabilities, coordinating mitigation strategies with government stakeholders
Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) related to mission planning system upgrades and sustainment
Coordinate with RF engineering, flight dynamics, and satellite operations teams on link budget, orbital geometry, and resource availability inputs to mission planning
Support cybersecurity compliance for mission planning systems, including RMF/ATO documentation as applicable
Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and reports for government program office review
Collaborate with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force