For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO Inc. is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions supporting mission success, safety, and security for government and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work directly with Government mission leaders and independently governed program teams delivering elements of a critical space mission capability. Each participating organization may hold a different architecture vision, acquisition path, technical baseline, funding profile, and delivery schedule. This role creates trusted relationships and shared technical evidence needed to bring those efforts together.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and maintain requirements for mission planning systems supporting MILSATCOM resource allocation, access scheduling, and payload configuration
Support engineering of mission planning tools for satellite access planning, terminal-to-satellite resource assignment, and frequency/bandwidth allocation
Analyze and model satellite coverage, link availability, and communications resource conflicts across MILSATCOM constellations (e.g., AEHF, WGS, MUOS)
Support development and refinement of scheduling and deconfliction algorithms for competing mission planning requests
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between mission planning systems, satellite control networks, and terminal segments
Support integration of mission planning software with satellite command and control (C2) and TT&C systems
Perform trade studies evaluating mission planning tool architecture, automation approaches, and system performance
Support Verification & Validation (V&V) of mission planning software and algorithm updates
Evaluate and document system risks associated with mission planning capabilities, coordinating mitigation strategies with government stakeholders
Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) related to mission planning system upgrades and sustainment
Coordinate with RF engineering, flight dynamics, and satellite operations teams on link budget, orbital geometry, and resource availability inputs to mission planning
Support cybersecurity compliance for mission planning systems, including RMF/ATO documentation as applicable
Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and reports for government program office review
Collaborate with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical field
At least 10 years of systems engineering experience, including at least 5 years in mission planning, satellite resource allocation, or scheduling systems engineering.
Deep understanding with satellite communications concepts (link budgets, frequency/bandwidth allocation, terminal-satellite access)