Full Time: Systems Engineering Senior

Systems Engineer – Command & Control (C2) Satellite System

Full Time Professional El Segundo, CA, US

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.

Tech7 delivers advanced engineering solutions for intelligence, national security, and space customers, serving as a KBR subcontractor supporting Space Systems Command. 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.

Innovative Projects: Lead work at the forefront of systems engineering, ground segment architecture, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions for national security space systems.

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.

Develop and maintain ESS Command & Control (C2) system requirements, operational concepts, and interface definitions supporting spacecraft command, telemetry, mission planning, and network operations.

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.

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 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• 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)
• Deep familiarity with C2 software platforms (Kratos, OpenC3, Yamcs, AWS Ground Station, FreeFlyer, STK)
• Significant experience with MILSATCOM or major commercial satellite programs (e.g., Experience mentoring or managing junior engineering staff

Travel Requirements: Moderate (technical reviews, customer meetings, site visits)

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