Space-to-Ground Systems Integration Engineer
Core
Lead cross-segment systems integration and test verification for mission-critical satellite and ground systems, ensuring seamless integration between space vehicles, ground control, and user equipment.
Role type
Senior Systems Integration Engineer (Space-to-Ground)
Builds
Space-to-ground, ground-to-user, and space-to-user interfaces for defense, civil, and commercial space programs.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems integration planning and execution, Test and Evaluation (T&E) management, Systems Engineering (SE) processes, Interface Control Document (ICD) management, Orbital mechanics and satellite subsystems knowledge, Ground system functions (command, control, telemetry), Simulation environments (STK, Simulink), Scripting (Python, MATLAB), Systems engineering tools (Cameo), Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
Preferred skills
Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.), U.S. Space Force or Intelligence Community mission testing experience, System-level behavior analysis, Cloud/virtual architecture knowledge.
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, MATLAB, STK, Simulink, Cameo, Test management software.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-segment systems integration across space-to-ground, ground-to-user, and space-to-user interfaces; Develop and execute comprehensive test and verification programs; Manage requirements flow-down and verification including ICDs and engineering models; Provide mission assurance and SE support for space-to-ground architecture in commercial cloud environments; Analyze and recommend solutions for system architecture and acquisition strategies; Establish modern development practices using Agile and DevSecOps; Create integration plans (SIPs, SEPs, STIPs) and coordinate across disciplines; Support operational testing and evaluation by participating in DT, OT, and integrated test events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
