Space Missions Systems Communications Chief Engineer

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with executing Communication Systems programs
• Understand government and commercial communications systems requirements, operations, and integration
• Partner with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, and Business Chief Engineers
• Assure programs properly execute Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)
• Develop and execute Communication Systems Engineering long term strategy for key programs
• Support new business activities and lead engineering review assessments (ERAs) for proposals
• Derive Communication Systems product and technology insertion roadmaps from Strategic Plan (LRBP)
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical space communication capabilities

Requirements

• active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering
• 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Communication Systems Engineering, with a focus on technical leadership, problem resolution, and strategic planning for space communication systems. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and execute complex programs while ensuring compliance with government and commercial requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Leadership
• Communication Systems Engineering
• Space Communication Systems Design
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Communication Systems Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Space Communication Systems Design
• Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Failure Review Boards (FRB)
• Engineering Review Assessments (ERA)
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Resolution
• Technology Insertion Roadmaps
• Mentoring Engineering Teams

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Government Communications Systems
• Commercial Communications Systems
• Engineering Processes
• Mission-Critical Systems
• Long Term Strategy