Spacecraft Subsystem SME

ENSCOEl Segundo, CA
Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Spacecraft Subsystem SME. The candidate will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. The candidate will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The candidate will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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 at El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
  • 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience
  • Previous proven coordination experience
  • Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
  • Space systems engineering experience required at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft, or space vehicle levels
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%, remote work unavailable
  • AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN TOP SECRET WITH SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
  • Bachelor's or equivalent with 10+ years professional experience.

Nice To Haves

  • DOD or IC space experience preferred
  • Top Secret with SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
  • Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
  • Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
  • Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
  • Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
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