nLogic is seeking an experienced Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, this role is required to be on-site in a secure facility in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will support and lead systems engineering and integration activities across ESS ground systems, collaborating with government and contractor teams to close requirements gaps, evaluate baseline changes, address risks, and deliver coordinated solutions across ground, space, and terminal architectures.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining 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. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activities
• Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps of customer requirements among the programs; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings-by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes-to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• Define and deliver alternative of solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products
• Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling other reviewer comments, and working with contractor to adjudicate the comments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Required Qualifications

• Must currently possess a current, in-scope Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military and DoD civilians
• Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI (or eligible) clearance
• BS degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• MS degree in technical field (such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or Space Systems
• Experience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key management
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)

Work Conditions

• Work Model: Onsite in a secure facility
• Travel: Minimal
• Work Hours: Standard work hours

Summary of Benefits

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Position Details

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must currently possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• This role is performed on-site in El Segundo, CA
• Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $136,000 to $201,000

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.