Head of Ground Integration, Top Secret Clearance
Core
Leading the integration of heterogeneous constellations in space with RF and Optical ground segment systems for commercial, science, and national security missions.
Role type
Senior Director of Ground Systems Integration
Builds
End-to-end ground network infrastructure bridging space constellations with ground control systems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / National Security
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic vision for ground systems, technical leadership of engineering teams, integration of legacy and third-party systems, managing classified system security, scaling high-impact engineering organizations, enterprise-scale solution delivery
Preferred skills
Aerospace or mission-critical systems experience, proficiency in Python/C#/Go/Java, cloud systems and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), system architecture for ground and orbital systems
Technologies
Python, C#, Go, Java, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Define and execute long-term vision for end-to-end ground systems integration, direct investment in new in-house ground infrastructure, integrate with customer teams to architect secure ground systems, build and support a team of ground integration engineers, ensure delivery of robust scalable systems, represent the company in recruiting and strategic partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with department-level leadership