Sr. Systems Engineer – Command & Control (C2) Satellite System
Senior Systems Engineer leading architecture, integration, and sustainment of satellite command & control (C2) systems for MILSATCOM SE&I supporting Space Systems Command, onsite in El Segundo, CA. Daily work spans requirements, ICDs, verification, trade studies, integration/test, and mentoring, with 15+ years SE experience and a Top Secret clearance required.
- Compensation
- $183K–$239K / yr
- Location
- El Segundo, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; active TS or higher strongly preferred/required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
- 15+ years' systems engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- 10+ years' systems engineering supporting satellite C2, TT&C, or ground segment systems
- Experience owning requirements baselines, ICDs, and technical review artifacts for complex systems
- Strong working knowledge of CCSDS standards and TT&C system architecture
- Experience leading trade studies, risk management, and technical decision-making
- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills interfacing with senior government and customer stakeholders
- Strong written/verbal communication, including presenting at formal technical reviews
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
- Experience with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, MagicDraw) and requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
- 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 (AEHF, WGS, MUOS, PTES, FAB-T)
- Familiarity with space systems cybersecurity requirements (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, RMF) and prior RMF/ATO leadership
- 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 programs
- Experience mentoring or managing junior engineering staff
Full description
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.
Why Join Us?Innovative Projects: Lead work at the forefront of systems engineering, ground segment architecture, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions for national security space systems.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, with the opportunity to shape technical direction and mentor rising engineers.
Impactful Work: Your leadership will be pivotal in engineering the command and control backbone that ensures safe, reliable operation of national and commercial space assets.
Key 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.