Space Missions Communications Chief Engineer — Tech Leader

Jobtailor; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Space Communications Systems Lead in California to steer technical leadership for critical programs and to ensure rigorous TRR/FRB execution. The role requires extensive systems engineering experience and a track record in space communication design.

You will collaborate with site leadership and program managers while shaping long-term strategies and mentoring a high-caliber engineering team to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering.
• 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Communication Systems programs.
• Ensure TRR and FRB processes are executed effectively.
• Partner with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, and Chief Engineers.
• Develop and execute long-term engineering strategy for key programs.
• Mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering space communication capabilities.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Systems Engineering

Space Communication Systems Design

Mentoring Engineering Teams

Problem Resolution

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Failure Review Boards (FRB)

Engineering Review Assessments (ERA)

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Space Communications Systems Lead in California to steer technical leadership for critical programs and to ensure rigorous TRR/FRB execution. The role requires extensive systems engineering experience and a track record in space communication design.

You will collaborate with site leadership and program managers while shaping long-term strategies and mentoring a high-caliber engineering team to deliver mission-critical capabilities.