Mission Planning Systems Engineer

nLogic•El Segundo, CA

18h•$157,000 - $231,500•Onsite

About The Position

nLogic is seeking an experienced Mission Planning Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical planning systems enabling next-generation Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. The role supports defining and maintaining mission planning architectures, requirements, interfaces, and scheduling capabilities for secure and resilient satellite communications operations for the United States Space Force. The position supports the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort, providing Systems Engineering & Integration support to Space Systems Command and the acquisition of advanced satellite communications systems. The work involves integration across complex space and ground systems and collaboration with government civilians, contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California, with moderate travel and standard work hours. U.S. citizenship is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. The anticipated salary range is $157,000 to $231,500, with actual compensation dependent on factors including experience, education, certifications, clearance level, location, labor category, and contract requirements.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
10 or more years of systems engineering experience.
5 or more 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 used for 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 the 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.