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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ground Segment Systems Engineer - **Company:** Iese Solutions - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Internet Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Integration Tests, Devsecops - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-ground-segment-systems-engineer-el-segundo-ca--ea6f4b35-6e6e-4642-96c8-49f5cc92abf2 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 18 years or more of experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree). * Experience with the following: * Technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisitions of Space Systems within the Space Control mission area. * Modern software development processes, such as containerization, orchestration, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies. * Integration of key ground segment systems, such as a cloud-based Infrastructure, Platform as a Service (PaaS) baselines, and antennas. * "Zero-Trust" cybersecurity policies and implementation on software and hardware systems. * Experience with Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development. * Experience with Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development, Agile Software Development Techniques and Implementation, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines. * Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation. Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses. Must be willing to consent to a polygraph., Acquisition Integration, Acquisition Strategy, Acquisitions Management, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Background Investigation, Cloud Computing, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Documentation Review, Establish Priorities, Government Acquisitions, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Policy Implementation, Product Backlog, Product Management, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), Software Development, Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, Validation Testing, Vision Plan ## Description IESE Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Ground Segment Systems Engineer to support to the US Space Force (USSF) in developing, deploying, and sustaining a National Security Space system within the Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. This position is located in El Segundo, CA where the system is developed and managed. Typical responsibilities include: * Help shape various systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, verification and validation, integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration assessments. * Support customer team execute and manage acquisition strategies, integration, and sustainment of cloud-based software systems with several unique mission partner systems. * Develop, assess, and manage ground segment technical and interface requirements. Manage interface negotiation with external stakeholders. Oversee requirements and interface verification. * Oversee, assess, and manage software product backlog to meet baseline and emerging requirements. Develop and provide recommendations to prioritize development, augment solutions, and improve developer implementations. * Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. * Support development of system engineering items such as CONOPs, requirements definitions (or features, themes, epics), system testing, algorithm document review, and interfaces to other application development efforts. * Support the development and refinement of acquisition strategies, identify program execution issues and provide recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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