Technical Task Lead – DoD SATCOM Software Systems

nLogic · El Segundo, CA · 5 days ago

Engineering$136k–$161k/yrFull-time

Lead early-stage product discovery efforts to identify operational gaps in SATCOM management and monitoring systems.
Work with stakeholders and users to define capability needs and high-level functional requirements.
Inform initial vendor allocation decisions and technical feasibility assessments for new product lines.
Oversee the execution of multiple concurrent software products across heterogeneous Agile development teams (prime and subcontractor vendors).
Ensure work is prioritized based on mission-critical objectives and aligned with the overall enterprise SATCOM roadmap.
Track product delivery milestones, identify risks, and facilitate issue resolution across vendor teams.
Cross-Functional Technical Alignment

Coordinate across platform, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software architecture teams to integrate SATCOM management capabilities.
Ensure compliance with DoD operational standards, security requirements, and the Software Acquisition Pathway.
Facilitate architecture and platform alignment reviews to mitigate integration risks.

Support Agile planning and delivery across vendor-led development teams, including backlog alignment, sprint execution tracking, and product increment reviews.
Guide teams in refining technical stories to reflect mission use cases, performance metrics, and end-user needs.
Champion transparency across cross-functional teams by managing dependencies and maintaining alignment on product goals.

Act as the program-level point of contact for DoD stakeholders, including operators, planners, and leadership.
Communicate technical progress and product value in terms that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups.
Host integrated demos and feedback loops to align product development with operational expectations.

Evaluate new opportunities for integrating analytics, visualization, and data fusion tools to improve SATCOM management capabilities.
Promote an Agile, feedback-driven development culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement and user-centric design.

Ability to obtain and maintain or currently possess a current, in-scope Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience in technical management, product management, or systems engineering in a DoD environment.
Proven success managing software development programs across multiple contractors or vendor teams.
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) and the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into mission impact.
Experience driving cross-functional collaboration between developers, platform engineers, and operational users.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field.
Familiarity with MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems, EMI concepts, and RF spectrum management.
Experience with EMI detection and geolocation tools, SATCOM status dashboards, or real-time operational monitoring platforms.
Working knowledge of software testing, KPIs, and data analytics relevant to comms systems.
Understanding of DoD DevSecOps environments, architecture compliance, and cybersecurity integration.
Program management or systems engineering certifications, such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP.

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
This role is performed on-site in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,600 to $161,000.

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