nLogic is seeking an experienced Mission Planning Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

You will support the development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical planning systems that enable next-generation Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. In this role, you will help define and maintain mission planning architectures, requirements, interfaces, and scheduling capabilities that support secure and resilient satellite communications operations for the United States Space Force.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) support to the Space Force's Space Systems Command. We support acquisition of advanced satellite communications systems that provide secure, survivable, and protected communications capabilities for warfighters worldwide. We seek technically strong systems engineers who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving challenging integration problems across complex space and ground systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain requirements for mission planning systems supporting MILSATCOM resource allocation, access scheduling, and payload configuration
Support engineering efforts for mission planning tools supporting satellite access planning, terminal-to-satellite resource assignment, and bandwidth allocation
Analyze and model satellite coverage, communications resource availability, and mission planning conflicts across MILSATCOM constellations
Support development and refinement of scheduling, deconfliction, and automation algorithms
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between mission planning systems, satellite control networks, and terminal systems
Support integration of mission planning software with command and control (C2) and telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems
Perform trade studies evaluating mission planning architectures, automation approaches, and system performance
Support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for mission planning software and algorithm updates
Evaluate mission planning risks and support mitigation planning efforts
Support technical reviews including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs
Coordinate with RF engineers, satellite operations personnel, and flight dynamics teams
Support cybersecurity compliance activities including RMF and ATO-related documentation
Prepare technical briefings, reports, and supporting documentation for government stakeholders
Collaborate with government civilians, contractors, and members of the U.S. Space Force

Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
10+ years of systems engineering experience
5+ years of experience supporting mission planning, satellite resource allocation, scheduling systems, or related engineering disciplines
Strong understanding of satellite communications concepts including link budgets, bandwidth allocation, and terminal access planning
Ability to coordinate with multiple customers, stakeholders, and technical organizations
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Active Secret clearance or higher
Master's degree in a technical discipline
Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs including AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTES, PTS, and FAB-T
Experience with satellite mission planning tools, scheduling systems, optimization engines, or deconfliction algorithms
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite coverage analysis tools such as STK
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting and automation languages
Experience using Jira and Confluence
Experience supporting government space acquisition programs
Experience supporting Systems Engineering & Integration contracts
INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification

Work Conditions

Work Model: Onsite