Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Requirements Systems Engineer

$100,000 - $125,000/Yr

Linquest Corporation - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

El Segundo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LinQuest is seeking an Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Requirements Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. This role involves providing systems engineering and analysis services for the development, acquisition, testing, and sustainment of military satellite communications systems. The engineer will collaborate with Space Force personnel and system developers to ensure successful program execution in a secure facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and flowdown of requirements for a large space-based processed communications system
• Work with configuration management and technical SMEs/bookbosses in developing and tracking Change Proposals
• Review proposed hardware/software implementations that would satisfy program requirements and provide feedback to the customer
• Assist and review models and analysis in support of development and flowdown of requirements
• Assess proposed baseline changes for impacts to requirements and verification, supporting the customer with verification tracking
• Ensure effective requirements integration across space and ground, hardware and software, and all other aspects of systems and organizations within the Enterprise
• Integrate activities over the lifecycle of systems within the Enterprise including pre-contractual, development and production, as well as operations and sustainment
• Interact with the prime contractor and government leads to ensure that all system requirements and interfaces are consistent and valid across the Enterprise
• Develop acquisition and technical requirements-related briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of SMC decision making.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or network and telecommunications
• 3+ years' experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test
• 2+ years' experience working on DoD programs
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools used to support requirements development and traceability
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Organizational capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Must have a minimum of an active SECRET clearance to be considered for this position

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years' experience with space systems in space or ground segments
• 2+ years' experience in a space acquisitions environment
• Experience in satellite hardware and software development
• Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, ASEP or PMP
• MBSE certifications such as OCSMP
• Agile, Scrum master certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid life insurance