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Satellite Bus Engineer, Senior

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc.

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Remote El Segundo, CA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$155,000 - $200,000

Job Description

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Satellite Bus Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of satellite and space system programs. This is a senior-level, subject matter expert role responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of spacecraft bus systems, spanning design, development, integration, testing, launch, and sustainment.

In this capacity, the Senior Satellite Bus Engineer will lead and support systems engineering activities, conduct technical evaluations, manage engineering risk, and ensure mission assurance across all phases of the program lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable diving into complex technical analyses as they are collaborating with customers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive program success.

The Senior Satellite Bus Engineer will:

serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader across the full satellite lifecycle, from early design through launch and sustainment

You'll work alongside customers, contractors, and elite multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver space solutions that truly matter

Leading systems engineering efforts including requirements development, verification, validation, and technical risk management

Evaluating spacecraft designs, engineering products, and technical solutions to ensure peak mission performance and quality

Conducting technical assessments, analyses, and trade studies that drive smart program decisions

Collaborating across teams to identify and resolve complex technical challenges

Participating in technical reviews, integration activities, test events, and milestone assessments

Preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, and engineering documentation to stakeholders

Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, sharing your expertise to strengthen the team

Representing SBG at customer meetings, technical reviews, conferences, and industry events

Contributing to strategic planning, technology assessments, and innovation initiatives


Qualifications & Required Skills:

10+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft, satellite, or space systems engineering

Advanced knowledge of spacecraft bus architectures, subsystems, and lifecycle processes

Hands-on experience supporting the design, development, integration, testing, launch, and sustainment of complex aerospace or space systems

Strong command of systems engineering methodologies — requirements development, verification, validation, and configuration management

Proven ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical, effective solutions

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Preferred Skills:

15+ years of relevant experience

Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or other Government space programs

Background in spacecraft acquisition, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and systems architecture

Experience with satellite mission operations, mission assurance, and reliability engineering

Knowledge of applicable aerospace, Government, and industry technical standards

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor oversight

Exposure to spacecraft analysis, modeling, simulation, and engineering toolsets

Involvement in proposal development, business development, or capture activities

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Desired: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or technical field; advanced coursework in spacecraft systems, mission assurance, or space systems acquisition

Certification(s), Licenses:

NCOSE CSEP / ESEP

PMP

DAU / DAWIA Acquisition Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Years of experience in a similar role:

Required: 10+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft, satellite, or space systems engineering

Preferred: 15+ years of relevant experience
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