Space-Based Interceptor Ground System Analyst
Core
Developing and deploying a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors for boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles, focusing on the common ground element and fire control integration.
Role type
Senior Project Leader (Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering)
Builds
Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) ground systems, fire control elements, and common operating picture for missile defense.
Domain
National security space, missile defense, aerospace systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, systems software engineering, satellite command and control, ground architectures, multidiscipline team leadership, government technical expertise, interface control documents (ICDs), constellation performance management, cloud environments, antenna systems, flight software development, AI & ML integration
Preferred skills
Early program acquisitions, rapid prototyping, competitive environment experience, cybersecurity and encryption standards compliance, demonstration missions, matrixed environment execution
Technologies
Fire control systems, Common Data Transport Layer, multi-vendor SBI solutions, secure infrastructure
Responsibilities
Assist government with development of interfacing with external missile defense architectural elements, direct technical projects with SMEs, enable Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), enable solutions for industry partners on performance constellation management, contribute to design of comprehensive Common Operating Picture, integrate Common Ground Element within multi-layered missile defense program
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
