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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer - SBG - **Company:** SBG Technology Solutions - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Collaborative Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Digital Twin, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=91becbfe5669490c ## About the Role We are seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer with deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience to support complex satellite communication programs. In this role, you will serve as a key technical advisor and subject matter expert, driving integration strategies across multi-domain satellite communication systems, segments, and subsystems. Working alongside Government and contractor teams, you will play a decisive role in ensuring mission readiness, technical baseline integrity, and program success across the full systems engineering lifecycle. This is a high-impact, on-site position requiring a strong blend of technical depth, stakeholder leadership, and strategic problem-solving in a secure Government facility. Conditions of Employment: * Must be a US Citizen * Must be able to pass a Federal background check * Must be determined suitable for federal employment, * 15+ years of demonstrated Systems Engineering experience * 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading technical teams * Exceptional interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) * Ability to work on-site in a secure facility in accordance with customer security requirements * Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance Preferred Skills: * Experience working with MILSATCOM programs (e.g., AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, FAB-T terminals) * Experience collaborating with military personnel and DoD civilians * Familiarity with ground and space systems, including terminals and networks * Demonstrated Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience at the program level * Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence, Required: Master's degree (MS) in a technical discipline - Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Preferred: PhD in a technical discipline - Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science Years of experience in a similar role: * Required: + 15+ years of demonstrated Systems Engineering experience + 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading technical teams, If traveling, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop etc.) * Up to 10 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.) ## Description * Develop and implement comprehensive integration strategies and processes for satellite communication systems and segments, including Ground, Space, Crypto, and Terminals * Manage and maintain technical baselines across diverse stakeholder groups and organizations * Perform in-depth analysis and verification of system requirements that define and govern the technical baseline * Evaluate proposed changes to the technical baseline, assessing impacts on enterprise capabilities and cross-stakeholder integration concerns Digital Engineering & Innovation * Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies - including Digital Twins - to support integration and test activities * Champion modern engineering approaches to improve program efficiency, collaboration, and technical accurac Stakeholder Collaboration & Technical Leadership * Collaborate with Government and contractor personnel to identify and close requirement gaps across the program * Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings, including developing briefings, facilitating technical discussions, and authoring meeting minutes * Support and actively participate in major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other key program milestone event Risk, Issue & Schedule Management * Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies; proactively surface schedule disconnects and conflicts * Develop and deliver alternative solutions to complex integration challenges while managing schedule impacts and product delivery timelines * Assist the Government in developing and executing targeted action plans for effective issue resolution Advisory & Documentation Support * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), preparing and delivering clear, concise technical briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and key stakeholders * Provide well-reasoned courses of action to inform and support critical Government decisions * Lead technical assessments of contractor-developed program documents; compile, consolidate, and adjudicate review comments in coordination with contractor teams, * Individuals working for SBG Technology Solutions, Inc, a DSS, Inc. will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. 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