ESS Terminal Systems Engineer

nLogic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Professional development support

Job summary

N Logic in El Segundo, CA seeks an ESS Terminals Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced infrastructure and software systems supporting National Leadership Authority capabilities. The role requires experience with Protected SATCOM Terminals and secure environments, and collaboration with contractors and government personnel.

Open to candidates with Secret clearance, 8+ years engineering, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Active or current Secret clearance is required.
• 8+ years engineering experience and 5+ years Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with requirements or ICDs for complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• On-site work in a secure facility.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex infrastructure and software systems for Space/DoD programs.
• Oversee development, delivery and implementation of system requirements.
• Lead technical projects and contribute to best practices and documentation.
• Collaborate with external organizations and program stakeholders.
• Define next-generation space communication system concepts and architectures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

Job description

ESS Terminals Systems Engineer – N Logic – El Segundo, CA

We are seeking an experienced ESS Terminals Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex infrastructure and software systems supporting National Leadership Authority capabilities. The role requires deep knowledge of system architecture, Protected SATCOM Terminal configurations, and security protocols to ensure robust, scalable, and secure environments. The engineer collaborates closely with external organizations to analyze system requirements, oversee development, delivery, and implementation of those requirements, leads technical projects, and contributes to best practices and documentation. Experience with Protected SATCOM Terminals – operational or integration side – is ideal.

As part of the Systems Engineering team, the successful candidate will define the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications, interface with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF members to provide acquisition management development and support.

Required Qualifications

• Active or current Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience (requirements, technical baseline development, test planning, integration, verification, validation)
• Experience developing or managing requirements or Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Work on-site in a secure facility (security requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in technical field (engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related)
• Experience with MILSATCOM systems 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
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP)

Work Conditions

• Work Model: Onsite (El Segundo, CA)
• Travel: Minimal
• Hours: Standard work hours

Benefits

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

Position Details

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Open to candidates who currently possess or can obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Compensation range: $135,000 to $201,000
• Location: On-site in El Segundo, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

N Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.