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Sr. Position, Navigation, & Timing (PNT) and Satellite Control Network (SCN) Project Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, US💼 Full-time💰 $151,300–$151,300🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Sr. Project Engineer supporting classified PNT (GPS) and Satellite Control Network (SCN) missions for the U.S. Space Force, focusing on system-level architectural analysis, conceptual design, and integration of ground and space systems.

Role type

Senior IC Project Engineer (Systems Engineering & Space Operations)

Builds

Resilient and secure satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for national security space missions

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Navigation & Timing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems engineering, ground communications networking, satellite communications, information systems development and acquisition, technical analysis, space operations, program management, system integration, risk analysis, cybersecurity, government system acquisition lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Cybersecurity engineering, electrical engineering, satellite payload architecture, ground system architectures, satellite and ground operations command and control systems, NDS (Nuclear Detonation Detection Systems) and resiliency

Technologies

GPS, Satellite Control Network (SCN), Nuclear Detonation Detection Systems (NDS)

Responsibilities

Serve as primary liaison to MD 31 Chief Engineer leading tasks and coordinating resources; formulate and evaluate technical solutions and conduct risk analyses; integrate evolving capabilities across systems including cybersecurity; identify and lead major program tasks regarding system-level architectural analysis and conceptual design; communicate project scope and objectives to customers and matrixed organizations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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