SSC Enterprise Engineering & Integration

The SSC Enterprise Engineering & Integration program (PE 1206399SF) is a newly consolidated effort within the Department of the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget, specifically supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF) through the Space Systems Command (SSC). The primary objective of this program is to provide enterprise-level systems engineering, integration, and technical governance across all Space Force Program Executive Officer (PEO) portfolios, including those managed by the Space Development Agency (SDA) and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO). This consolidation aims to increase transparency and efficiency in executing the basic operating costs for the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO), which is responsible for driving integrated enterprise capability delivery and supporting space warfighting readiness.

Enterprise Mission Integration and Analysis is a key line of effort under this program. The goal of this initiative is to assess and validate the USSF's ability to execute mission threads and kill chains essential for space superiority and joint force support. This involves conducting end-to-end mission thread analysis on multiple operational scenarios, aligning cross-program interfaces, and identifying integration requirements to meet warfighter needs.

The program supports the integration and modification of USSF capabilities to enhance interoperability and deliver sensor-to-shooter effects, leveraging modeling, simulation, and multi-level security data architectures. Activities also include rapid response to emerging threats, integration of cyber-security measures, and collaboration with mission partners such as the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, Missile Defense Agency, and National Reconnaissance Office.

Enterprise Technical Governance and Requirements is another central component. This effort focuses on establishing and enforcing technical standards, system interfaces, and requirements across the USSF space and ground architectures. The SSIO coordinates Configuration Control Boards using System of Systems Engineering (SoSE) processes to enable rapid integration of commercial, international, and allied technologies into an open systems architecture.

The program emphasizes continuous development and refinement of requirements, informed by mission thread analysis and evolving warfighter needs, and supports the integration of the space component of the Command Control Communications and Battle Management (C3BM) program. Additional objectives include transitioning technical baseline management to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), performing independent assessments of program maturity, and developing portfolio assessment tools to inform acquisition decisions.

Space Futures is dedicated to defining future operating environments, developing operational and enabling concepts, and prioritizing science and technology (S&T) initiatives for the Space Force. This line of effort supports wargaming and experimentation to refine operational concepts and identify future capability needs in response to evolving threats. The program also evaluates ongoing S&T initiatives, develops prioritized lists of S&T needs, and deploys enhanced data integration platforms for portfolio management.

These activities are designed to inform strategic planning and ensure alignment of S&T investments with the needs of the Objective Force.

The SSC Enterprise Engineering & Integration program supports the integration of space command and control capabilities across USSF PEO portfolios and mission partner organizations, aiming to close kill chains and enable resilient counterspace operations. Planned activities include developing system-of-systems test plans, integrating multiple weapon systems, and producing critical engineering documentation to support operational scenarios.

The program also focuses on assessing threats to USSF terrestrial data transport infrastructure, integrating commercial assets, and advancing digital engineering capabilities at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC).

To promote efficiency and align with Executive Order 14222, the program reduces reliance on Advisory and Assistance Services and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), instead emphasizing competitive contracting and leveraging existing resources. The SSIO will continue to use competitive contracts and partnerships with University Applied Research Centers to execute its mission, ensuring cost-effective and agile support for the Space Force's evolving needs.