Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead

## Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead Apply locations:
El Segundo, California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2123353
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** Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

K  is seeking a Tactical SATCOM Systems Integration Engineer Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA.You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Protected Tactical SATCOM
-Global. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The Systems Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of Tactical Satellite Communications systems, providing global 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.
** Why Join Us?**
* ** Innovative Projects:
** K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* ** Impactful Work:
** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Serve as the Government SEI&T technical lead, accountable for planning, execution, and oversight of system‐of‐systems integration and verification for PTS‐G.
* Lead and manage Government SEIT staff and supporting contractor SEIT teams, ensuring consistent processes, clear technical direction, and alignment with program priorities.
* Act as the primary SE&I technical authority supporting government decision‐making across the acquisition lifecycle.
* Develop and oversee requirements verification documentation, including:
– Verification requirements and traceability    – Test plans and procedures    – Test objectives, methodologies, and evaluation criteria
* Support development and maintenance of core Systems Engineering documentation, including:
– Systems Integration and Test Plan (SITP)    – Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)    – Systems Verification Plan (SVP)
* Ensure verification strategies are technically sound, executable, and appropriate for SoS environments involving multiple contractors and interfaces.
* Develop and evolve
** operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs
** supporting Protected Tactical SATCOM capabilities.
* Conduct and analyze
** requirements flow‐down**, interface definitions, and architectural trade studies.
* Propose
** verification approaches, test strategies, and mitigation options
** for integration challenges and technical risks.
* Provide systems engineering expertise across the
** entire lifecycle**, from concept development and design through integration, test, and operational transition.
* Lead implementation of a
** common Test and Evaluation (T&E) data environment**, ensuring consistency across integration and test activities.
* Integrate…