EM&C MSEIT Integration Engineer

EM&C MSEIT Integration Engineer

Astrion is seeking a proactive and technically fluent EM&C MSEIT Integration Engineer in our El Segundo, CA office with experience in DoD Agile software acquisition, particularly in satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. The Integration Engineer will lead cross-vendor coordination and capability integration efforts for managing SATCOM Systems. You will partner closely with DoD stakeholders, technical leads, and contractor development teams to scope new capabilities, allocate workstreams, and ensure that software products meet mission objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

Astrion is a subcontractor on the MSEIT contract.

This role supports the Space Force's Space Systems Command through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract.

The MSEIT contract supports the Space Force's acquisition of next-generation SATCOM capabilities, delivering secure, resilient communications to warfighters worldwide. The Integration Engineer will play a key role in ensuring integrated, mission-ready software capabilities through agile program execution and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Capability Discovery & Product Scoping

• Lead early-stage product discovery efforts to identify operational gaps in SATCOM management and monitoring systems.
• Work with stakeholders and users to define capability needs and high-level functional requirements.
• Inform initial vendor allocation decisions and technical feasibility assessments for new product lines.

2. Program Management & Cross-Vendor Coordination

• Oversee the execution of multiple concurrent software products across heterogeneous Agile development teams (prime and subcontractor vendors).
• Ensure work is prioritized based on mission-critical objectives and aligned with the overall enterprise SATCOM roadmap.
• Track product delivery milestones, identify risks, and facilitate issue resolution across vendor teams.

3. Cross-Functional Technical Alignment

• Coordinate across platform, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software architecture teams to integrate SATCOM management capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD operational standards, security requirements, and the Software Acquisition Pathway.
• Facilitate architecture and platform alignment reviews to mitigate integration risks.

4. Agile Execution Oversight

• Support Agile planning and delivery across vendor-led development teams, including backlog alignment, sprint execution tracking, and product increment reviews.
• Guide teams in refining technical stories to reflect mission use cases, performance metrics and end-user needs.
• Champion transparency across cross-functional teams by managing dependencies and maintaining alignment on product goals.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the program-level point of contact for DoD stakeholders, including operators, planners, and leadership.
• Communicate technical progress and product value in terms that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Host integrated demos and feedback loops to align product development with operational expectations.

6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate new opportunities for integrating analytics, visualization, and data fusion tools to improve SATCOM management capabilities.
• Promote an Agile, feedback-driven development culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement and user-centric design.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TC/SCI required for this position
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (master's preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Product Management, or Systems Engineering in a DoD environment
• Proven success managing software development programs across multiple contractors or vendor teams
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) and the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into mission impact
• Experience driving cross-functional collaboration between developers, platform engineers, and operational users

Desired:

• Familiarity with MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems, EMI concepts, and RF spectrum management
• Experience with EMI detection and geolocation tools, SATCOM status dashboards, or real-time operational monitoring platforms
• Working knowledge of software testing, KPIs, and data analytics relevant to comms systems
• Understanding of DoD DevSecOps environments, architecture compliance, and cybersecurity integration
• TS/SCI clearance

Basic Compensation: $119,000-$149,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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