Senior Software Engineer

Job Overview

ENSCO has been providing leading‑edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide for over 50 years. This role supports the United States Space Force’s satellite communications systems as part of a systems engineering team focused on space‑communication technology.

• Support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
• Interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF personnel.
• Lead and support working groups responsible for technical discussions, risk and requirement gap resolution, briefings, writing, action‑item tracking, and meeting minutes.
• Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Engage with stakeholders to define the problem space and vision and determine capabilities and priorities.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
• Create intuitive user interfaces that enable efficient data management and system oversight.
• Design and develop new visualization features to meet evolving end‑user requirements.
• Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.
• Ensure software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements and departmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.
• Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.

• U.S. Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
• Employment Type: Regular Full‑time
• Background Check: 7‑Year Pre‑Employment
• Drug Screen: None
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None
• Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No
• On‑site location:
  El Segundo, CA

Salary Range: $122,000 – $153,000 USD

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive.

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers – veterans, disability, and all other protected classes under applicable law.

REAL t
This position may require access to U.S. federal facilities. Individuals must present a REAL –compliant form of identification or one of the acceptable alternatives as of May 7, 2025.

Export Control and Licensing
This position may involve access to technology or technical data regulated under U.S. export control laws. Release to a non‑U.S. person may require an export license.