Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Who is Tech7? 

The Tech7 company is a top provider of support for rapid solutions development, complex systems integration, and the onboarding of commercial capabilities. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve earned a solid reputation for honesty, innovation, and quality. Our team of experts has vast experience in complex systems gained from working across various sectors. With this experience, we offer end-to-end support throughout the integration of new technologies, from initial concept to ongoing operations and maintenance. 

Tech 7 is seeking a Mission Planning Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo CA. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Tech 7 delivers advanced engineering solutions for intelligence, national security, and space customers, serving as a KBR subcontractor supporting Space Systems Command. In this role, you will lead the architecture, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical satellite mission planning systems as part of the MILSATCOM SE&I team. You'll guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and act as a primary interface with government and industry partners on complex mission planning engineering challenges.

The MILSATCOM mission planning effort provides leading-edge SE&I supporting the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, enabling 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 planning access and resource allocation across complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us? 

Innovative Projects: Our work is at the forefront of engineering, mission planning algorithms, operations, and cybersecurity solutions supporting national defense.

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 ensuring warfighters have reliable, optimized access to satellite communications resources worldwide.

Key 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

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required for this position
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
• 15+ years' experience in systems engineering
• 10+ years' experience in mission planning, satellite resource allocation, or scheduling systems engineering
• Deep understanding with satellite communications concepts (link budgets, frequency/bandwidth allocation, terminal-satellite access)
• Ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholders and customers
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working and interfacing with diverse personnel and working in a dynamic team environment
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Strong understanding Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 Desired:

• Master's degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science;
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ASEP, CSEP)
• Experience with MILSATCOM programs, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTES, PTS, and FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience with mission planning or scheduling software tools and algorithm development (e.g., optimization, deconfliction, or constraint-based scheduling)
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite coverage analysis tools (e.g., STK)
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for planning tool support and automation
• Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
• Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients
• Experience and familiarity working on a government space systems program
• Experience working on a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) contract
• Active Secret Clearance or higher

Work Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: Moderate 
Working Hours: Standard business hours

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Annual Pay Transparency Range: $183,000.00 - $239,000.00 

Tech7 Benefits Package Highlights: 

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