Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Requirements Systems Engineer

Position Summary

LinQuest is seeking an Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Requirements Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

We provide acquisition, engineering, technical analysis and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the Space Systems Command (SSC). Our team also provides systems engineering and analysis services toward current and future system design, development, architecting, acquisition, testing, operations, and sustainment support. As a member of our team, you'll work with Space Force personnel and system developers to ensure our program is a success.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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 providing 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 to ensure the developer and source requirements are adequately verified
• 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. Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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
• Organization 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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Compensation for California: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $100,000 to $125,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: ;br>
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