Sr. Systems Engineer – Command & Control (C2) Satellite System

Tech7 Consulting LLC•El Segundo, CA

5d•$183,000 - $261,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tech 7 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Command & Control (C2) Satellite Systems to join our team in El Segundo. 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 command and control 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 C2 engineering challenges. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading-edge SE&I for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the acquisition, integration, and sustainment of state-of-the-art satellite command and control systems, providing secure, reliable, and resilient space operations. We seek an experienced technical leader who can drive engineering rigor, resolve high-impact technical issues, and represent the program in critical technical forums.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required for this position; Active Top Secret Clearance or higher strongly preferred/required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred)
15+ years' experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated technical leadership
10+ years' experience in systems engineering supporting satellite command and control, TT&C, or ground segment systems
Demonstrated experience owning requirements baselines, ICDs, and technical review artifacts for complex systems
Strong working knowledge of CCSDS standards and TT&C system architecture
Demonstrated experience leading trade studies, risk management, and technical decision-making
Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering staff
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interface with senior government and customer stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting at formal technical reviews
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)
Experience with MBSE tools (Cameo Systems Modeler, Rhapsody, MagicDraw) and requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
Deep familiarity with C2 software platforms (Kratos, OpenC3, Yamcs, AWS Ground Station, FreeFlyer, STK)
Experience with Jira and Confluence in a program management/technical leadership capacity
Significant experience with MILSATCOM or major commercial satellite programs (e.g., AEHF, WGS, MUOS, PTES, FAB-T)
Strong familiarity with space systems cybersecurity requirements (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, RMF) and prior RMF/ATO leadership experience
Experience with system safety practices and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882) at a program leadership level
Extensive experience working with military and DoD civilian clients on government space systems programs
Experience mentoring or managing junior engineering staff

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain ESS Command & Control (C2) system requirements, operational concepts, and interface definitions supporting spacecraft command, telemetry, mission planning, and network operations.
Define and manage C2 interfaces between ESS space, ground, terminal, cryptographic, and external mission partner systems.
Support the development and integration of C2 architectures, including command generation, command authentication, telemetry processing, mission management, and operator workflows.
Perform requirements analysis and develop verification methods for C2 functions, including command execution, telemetry reporting, fault management, and spacecraft control operations.
Support development and maintenance of C2 Interface Control Documents (ICDs), command and telemetry databases, operator procedures, and mission thread products.
Evaluate end-to-end command and telemetry data flows to ensure operational performance, resiliency, cybersecurity, and interoperability requirements are met.
Support integration and test activities involving C2 systems, mission operations systems, spacecraft interfaces, and associated ground infrastructure.
Conduct technical assessments and trade studies related to C2 architecture, automation, mission planning, command authorization, and operational concepts.
Collaborate with mission operations, cybersecurity, ground systems, flight software, and spacecraft engineering teams to resolve C2 design and integration issues.
Support systems security engineering activities associated with secure command and control, command authentication, access control, and RMF compliance.
Participate in system engineering reviews, operational readiness activities, and anomaly resolution efforts related to ESS C2 capabilities.
Support configuration management and technical baseline control for C2 requirements, interfaces, mission data products, and operational documentation.