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Ensco INC

Senior Systems Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States Posted 11 days ago

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Sponsorship verdict

Posting rules out sponsorship

The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains. Learn more about ENSCO. Position Description ENSCO, Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing 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 integrating complex space and ground communications systems. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead systems engineering and acquisition activities supporting Strategic SATCOM, NC3, and enterprise space systems • Develop and evaluate architecture concepts, technical baselines, requirements, and modernization strategies • Conduct system trade studies and technical assessments evaluating cost, schedule, performance, and risk impacts • Support development of acquisition strategies, program plans, and requirements documentation • Coordinate with government agencies, operational users, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure mission alignment • Facilitate technical working groups, integrated product teams, and cross-functional engineering reviews • Support CONOPS development, operational analyses, and mission planning efforts • Track program risks, opportunities, schedules, and technical performance measures • Assist with executive-level communications, decision briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities • Support digital engineering, knowledge management, and data management initiatives across program offices • Provide support during technical reviews, milestone events, and acquisition decision activities Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical discipline • 5+ years of experience supporting DoD, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, or related acquisition programs • Experience with systems engineering and technical baseline management • Experience supporting satellite communications (SATCOM) space systems, ground systems, or terminal systems • Experience supporting Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Protected SATCOM, NC3, GPS, PNT, or MILSATCOM program space, ground, or terminal systems • Experience leading or participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) • Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle processes and DoD acquisition regulations • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across government and industry organizations • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) • AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST

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