Evolved Strategic System (ESS) Program Systems Integration Engineer

Full-time - Senior

El Segundo, CA

About the position

SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Senior ESS Program Systems Integration Engineer. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate for this position is a hard-working experienced individual who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based in El Segundo, CA, requiring in-person meetings approximately 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective integration strategies and processes to seamlessly integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components.
• Manage technical baselines across multiple stakeholders.
• Analyze system requirements to define and verify the technical baseline, ensuring alignment with program objectives and specifications.
• Utilize Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (e.g., Digital Twins) to support integration, testing, and system performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Government and contractor teams to resolve gaps in customer requirements, supporting major requirements reviews, design reviews, and related meetings.
• Lead and facilitate Government/Contractor Working Group meetings, including developing briefings, guiding discussions, and documenting minutes to address and resolve risks, issues, and action items.
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline, evaluating impacts on enterprise capabilities and integration concerns across stakeholders.
• Propose and deliver alternative solutions to address integration challenges, managing schedule impacts and ensuring timely delivery of products.
• Facilitate the review of program documentation by providing feedback, compiling reviewer comments, and coordinating with contractors to resolve issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical challenges and prepare briefings for U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders, offering actionable solutions to support Government decision-making.
• Support risk and issue management by identifying interdependencies, schedule conflicts, and developing action plans for resolution, assisting the Government in implementing selected solutions.

Requirements

• MS in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
• 15+ years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.
• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs.
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients.
• Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks.
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence).