Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

Overview In this role you will lead integration efforts for MILSATCOM programs in a secure, on-site facility in El Segundo, collaborating with government and contractor teams. You will apply digital engineering and modeling to streamline verification and integration across space, ground, crypto, and terminals. You help shape technical baselines, drive reviews, and resolve cross-stakeholder gaps, delivering integrated solutions at scale. This position offers a mission-driven environment focused on secure, survivable communications for warfighters, with leadership in a high-stakes, defense-focused program. Compensation / Benefitsmedical benefitsfinancial benefitsother benefitsonsite work in secure facility ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement integration strategies across satellite, ground, space, crypto, and terminal segments while managing stakeholder baselinesAnalyze requirements to define and verify the technical baselineApply digital engineering methods and modeling (e.g., digital twins) to aid integration and testCoordinate with Government and contractors to close gaps and support reviews and meetingsLead and support Working Group meetings, prepare briefings, and document minutes to address risks and actionsAssess changes for impacts on enterprise capabilities and cross-stakeholder concernsPropose alternative solutions to integration challenges, managing schedules and deliveryReview contractor documents and provide technical feedback, coordinating with review teamsAct as SME to briefing Space Force program office and stakeholders, outlining recommended actionsSupport risk management, dependencies, and action plans with government execution Key requirementsActive Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearanceMaster of Science in Engineering or related technical field15+ years of Systems Engineering experience10+ years of experience leading technical teamsStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)On-site work in a secure facility due to customer requirementsleadershipclear communicationcross-functional collaborationDigital Engineeringmodeling strategies (Digital twins)systems integration across space and ground segments