IESE Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer, specialized in Systems of Systems (SoS) Architectures, in El Segundo, CA, to provide systems engineering, mission architecting and analysis support to the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. These directorates oversee the planning, development, testing, deployment, integration, and sustainment of a portfolio that consist of Space Control capabilities. The position supports the architecting of the Space Control enterprise that consists of counter space operations such as Orbital, Electromagnetic & Cyber space Warfare. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Responsible for providing leadership advice on mission engineering strategies for SoS architectures and strategic messaging to key operational and government stakeholders.
• Provide systems engineering and mission architecting support.
• Responsible for technical requirements generation/review/compliance, space systems technical review and assessment, and risk assessment.
• Identify activities and functions critical to mission thread development, deriving and modeling the as-is and to-be functional and physical architectures. 
• Provide program and technical insight to the modeling and analysis staff regarding system architecture designs, interfaces, schedule, and assumptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline with 9+ years of experience.
• Systems engineering and architecting for program acquisitions.
• Fluency in Model-Based System Engineer methods and descriptive modeling frameworks such as DoDAF and SysML.
• Ability to generate DoDAF views on system of system architectures and plans.
• Must have an active DoD security clearance, adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Desired skills:

• Master’s Degree, 7+ years of experience is preferred.
• Military Space Operations with an emphasis in Space Domain Awareness programs and capabilities.
• Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.
• Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, etc.).
• Knowledge of digital engineering and operational analysis processes and tools, as well as their application in producing data-driven analysis results.

Benefits

As a growing small engineering firm, IESE Solutions focuses on people and customers and delivery of uninterrupted high-quality work. Our approach to attracting and retaining highly qualified candidates is to provide an opportunity to help shape the firm's future and a competitive and flexible compensation package consistent with qualifications, security clearance eligibility, and roles. IESE Solutions offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including but are not limited to:

• Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salaries
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation
• Flexible Work Hours and supportive/collaborative work environment
• Continuous education sponsorship
• Career opportunities to participate in the next generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop/enhance enduring professional skills and network.

At IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by various factors including location, education, clearance, skills, and experience among others. IESE Solutions considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, security clearance, education/training, and key skills.

IESE Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

IESE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.