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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 an Interface 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, author, and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for cross-system interfaces between space (including spacecraft and payloads) and ground segments
Serve as the system-level ICD owner/book boss, responsible for coordinating inputs, maintaining document structure, adjudicating comments, and ensuring the ICD reflects the authoritative technical baseline
Work closely with the Configuration Management team in preparing for Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Develop interface diagrams, data dictionaries, message formats, command and telemetry mappings, and system level interface descriptions
Identify interface risks and drive technical issue resolution across engineering teams
Support system integration and test activities by providing authoritative interface documentation and clarification
Ensure that documentation complies with best practices, program standards, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to review of prime contract change proposals
Manage and coordinate Interface Working Groups, ensuring consistent communication across all stakeholders
Work closely with MSEIT modeling team to ensure models align with relevant ICDs and requirements flowdown associated with the cybersecurity technical baseline
Develop acquisition and technical briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of Gov’t decision making
Collaborating 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, or related technical field.
8+ years of experience in satellite systems, spacecraft development, or aerospace engineering to include 5 years’ experience working on DoD programs
Direct experience developing or managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
Strong familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (e.g., payloads, RF comms, power, GNC, thermal, propulsion, on-board Command and Data Handling)
Ability to read and create schematics, interface diagrams, and data…