nLogic is seeking a SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role bridges the gap between users, stakeholders, architects, and software development teams to define, prioritize, and integrate future satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities across the U.S. Space Force enterprise.
The SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist focuses on understanding mission and user needs, translating them into architecturally consistent and operationally relevant capabilities, and ensuring that new developments align with the Space Force’s north-star vision for integrated SATCOM operations. This position emphasizes user-centered design and mission effectiveness, ensuring future capabilities improve operational agility and enterprise coherence across space and ground segments.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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:
Capability Definition & Integration: Identify, refine, and document stakeholder and user needs; define capabilities and integration pathways that align with enterprise SATCOM architecture and modernization efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with operators, mission owners, and program sponsors to identify operational gaps and shape requirements into feasible, impactful solutions.
Strategic Alignment: Ensure proposed capabilities are consistent with SSC’s SATCOM enterprise architecture, data strategies, and digital modernization goals.
User-Centered Design: Lead discussions that move from user-driven requests to user-centered, mission-focused solutions that enhance interoperability, efficiency, and resiliency.
Cross-Discipline Coordination: Partner with SE&I, cyber, DevOps, and software teams to ensure technical feasibility, traceability, and integration across space, ground, and network layers.
Program Integration: Translate high-level capability objectives into actionable program deliverables compatible with Agile or incremental development cycles.
Communication & Roadmapping: Develop and present SATCOM capability roadmaps, strategy briefs, and integration concepts to government and contractor leadership.
Required Qualifications:
Active Top Secret clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
8–12 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration strategy, or capability development.
Demonstrated experience within SATCOM, space systems, or mission operations domains.
Proven ability to translate operational needs into structured, technically aligned, and strategically prioritized capability definitions.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills, with experience interfacing across government, contractor, and operational teams.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition, SE&I, and space enterprise integration environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC), or other U.S. Space Force or DoD programs.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and Agile program environments.
Understanding of Agile scoping and MVP definition techniques such as MoSCoW, BORIS, Framing and Discovery, or similar prioritization methodologies.
Exposure to DevOps, cloud-native, or Kubernetes-based architectures and modern SATCOM software ecosystems.
Experience applying user-centered design and human-systems integration principles in mission software or command-and-control environments. Proficiency with collaboration and visualization tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent).
Systems Engineering Professional (INCOSE CSEP), SAFe certification, or comparable credential.
TS/SCI eligibility preferred
Work Conditions:
Work Model: On-site
Travel: Minimal
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current SECRET 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 $136,000 to $195,000 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.