NL-25-093 Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer

nLogic is seeking a Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. You may lead and support working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolving and identifying risks and requirements gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE&I Futures technical baseline and technology development for space systems command MILCOMM Program Executive Office
• Maintain the military satcom solutions architecture and capabilities baseline for future systems
• Support Analysis of Alternatives, trades, and acquisition of satellite and ground systems in support of tactical and strategic objectives of the Spaceforce Force Design
• Interfacing with satcom users and stakeholders assessing needs, interfaces, and capabilities and apply to requirements, simulation, and development activities
• Support international coalition architectures and operations development and planning
• Develop new processes, tools, and algorithms in support of the architecture and technology integration processes
• Conduct market and satellite and ground technology assessments and develop and launch projects to mature and transition capability onto programs and into operations
• Interface with customers, users, and stakeholders at location, conferences, and workshops
• Work with the nationwide network of the Futures Team SME’s
• Face time with Los Angeles and Colorado Spaceforce customers in office exchange, meetings, tag-ups, and reviews
• Travel Requirements: moderate to high (may moderate through use of nationwide SME network)
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Lead SE&I Futures technical baseline and technology development for space systems command MILCOMM Program Executive Office
• Maintain the military satcom solutions architecture and capabilities baseline for future systems
• Support Analysis of Alternatives, trades, and acquisition of satellite and ground systems in support of tactical and strategic objectives of the Spaceforce Force Design
• Interfacing with satcom users and stakeholders assessing needs, interfaces, and capabilities and apply to requirements, simulation, and development activities
• Support international coalition architectures and operations development and planning
• Develop new processes, tools, and algorithms in support of the architecture and technology integration processes
• Conduct market and satellite and ground technology assessments and develop and launch projects to mature and transition capability onto programs and into operations
• Interface with customers, users, and stakeholders at location, conferences, and workshops
• Work with the nationwide network of the Futures Team SME’s
• Face time with Los Angeles and Colorado Spaceforce customers in office exchange, meetings, tag-ups, and reviews
• Travel Requirements: moderate to high (may moderate through use of nationwide SME network)
  
  

Work Conditions

• Work Model: On-site
• Travel: Moderate to High
  
  

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in El Segundo, CA. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $200,000 to $250,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and additional supplemental benefits, such as professional development support.

Qualified candidates should complete their application to be considered for the opportunity.