Satellite Bus Engineer, Senior - SBG

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: SBG - El Segundo - El Segundo, CA 90245, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Systems Engineering, SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Satellite Bus Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of satellite and space system programs. This is a senior-level, subject matter expert role responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of spacecraft bus systems, spanning design, development, integration, testing, launch, and sustainment.

In this capacity, the Senior Satellite Bus Engineer will lead and support systems engineering activities, conduct technical evaluations, manage engineering risk, and ensure mission assurance across all phases of the program lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable diving into complex technical analyses as they are collaborating with customers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive program success.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment

The Senior Satellite Bus Engineer will:

• serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader across the full satellite lifecycle,lifecycle, from early design through launch and sustainment
• You’ll work alongside customers, contractors, and elite multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver space solutions that truly matter
• Leading systems engineering efforts including requirements development, verification, validation, and technical risk management
• Evaluating spacecraft designs, engineering products, and technical solutions to ensure peak mission performance and quality
• Conducting technical assessments, analyses, and trade studies that drive smart program decisions
• Collaborating across teams to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Participating in technical reviews, integration activities, test events, and milestone assessments
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, and engineering documentation to stakeholders
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, sharing your expertise to strengthen the team
• Representing SBG at customer meetings, technical reviews, conferences, and industry events
• Contributing to strategic planning, technology assessments, and innovation initiatives

Security and Privacy Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals working for SBG Technology Solutions, Inc, a DSS, Inc. will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.

Qualifications: Required Skills:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft, satellite, or space systems engineering
• Advanced knowledge of spacecraft bus architectures, subsystems, and lifecycle processes
• Hands-on experience supporting the design, development, integration, testing, launch, and sustainment of complex aerospace or space systems
• Strong command of systems engineering methodologies - requirements development, verification, validation, and configuration management
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical, effective solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Preferred Skills:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or other Government space programs
• Background in spacecraft acquisition, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and systems architecture
• Experience with satellite mission operations, mission assurance, and reliability engineering
• Knowledge of applicable aerospace, Government, and industry technical standards
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor oversight
• Exposure to spacecraft analysis, modeling, simulation, and engineering toolsets
• Involvement in proposal development, business development, or capture activities

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• Desired: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or technical field; advanced coursework in spacecraft systems, mission assurance, or space systems acquisitio

Certification(s), Licenses:

• NCOSE CSEP / ESEP
• PMP
• DAU / DAWIA Acquisition Certifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Years of experience in a similar role:

• Required: 10+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft, satellite, or space systems engineering
• Preferred: 15+ years of relevant experience

Compensation:

Salary at SBG Technology Solutions, Inc is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $165,000.00 to $200,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DSS, Inc.'s total compensation package for employees.

Physical Demands:

• Standing 65% per day
• Sitting 10% per day
• Walking 10% per day
• Stooping 2% per day
• Lifting If traveling, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop etc.) Up to 10 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
• Computer Work 70% per day
• Telephone Work 10% per day
• Reading 25% per day
• Other, please specify Travels unassisted via common carrier and/or personal auto as required and/or as directed by Management/Client (up to 5% of the year).

SBGTS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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