Senior Systems Engineer, Ground Systems
Core
Defining, analyzing, and ensuring implementation of mission requirements for satellite command and control ground systems supporting national defense.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Ground Systems)
Builds
Satellite command and control ground system infrastructure, telemetry and tracking systems, and ground station networks.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Full lifecycle ground control systems design, Type 1 encryption integration, TCPED lifecycle application, C2 signal chain modulation/demodulation, RMF/NIST SP 800-53 security controls, systems architecture, design analysis and verification, cross-functional team leadership, technical trade studies, system integration and verification planning, mission risk assessment, contingency planning.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), range certification and test readiness reviews, DoD/NASA mission standards, classified satellite ground systems program experience.
Technologies
AaaS solutions, RMF, NIST SP 800-53, Type 1 encryption
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to define mission objectives and system requirements; translate mission needs into engineering solutions; lead system trade studies and feasibility assessments; prepare technical reports for government agencies; develop integration and verification plans; coordinate subsystem troubleshooting; support mission operations during testing and execution; conduct system performance analysis; assess mission risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
