Sr. Ground System Engineer
Core
Develop and integrate critical ground systems for space rapid capabilities, supporting vehicle-to-ground integration, command and control services, and operations testing.
Role type
Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering
Builds
Critical ground systems for space rapid capabilities (SpRCO)
Domain
National Security Space (NSS) / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, Program management, Space ground system development and operations, Requirements implementation, Risk identification and mitigation, Government/Contractor team coordination, Technical presentation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in technical discipline, Extensive satellite operations experience, Satellite design/integration experience, Rapid operational systems experience, Program office management experience
Technologies
Commercial cloud environment
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system; Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations; Ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design and mission concept of operations; Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development; Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts; Present status updates to Senior Material Leaders and Space SpRCO Director.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program management responsibilities
