Relay Ground Stations (RGS) Systems Engineer
Core
Systems engineer supporting Relay Ground Stations (RGS) to relay Space Vehicle mission and state-of-health data to Mission Control Stations for critical missile warning missions.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (missile warning ground infrastructure)
Builds
Legacy antenna upgrades and next-generation antenna development for RGS
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Missile Warning
Required skills
systems engineering, requirements development, test and validation, risk assessment, schedule assessment, multi-disciplinary team leadership, space-to-ground data relay integration, ground system acquisition processes
Preferred skills
missile warning/tracking mission experience, DSP/SBIRS/OPIR/NGG systems familiarity, ground antenna system development, system-level optimization, agile processes, TS/SCI clearance
Technologies
RGS, DSP, SBIRS, OPIR, NGG, RF ground infrastructure
Responsibilities
Apply systems engineering best practices for legacy antenna upgrades and new antenna development; Integrate RGS across the space-to-ground data relay chain; Lead test definition, planning, and execution for RGS upgrades and new development; Drive new RGS acquisition efforts from requirements to integration; Advise leadership on risks and mitigation strategies; Perform system-level trades between space and ground segments; Partner with customer leadership and contractors across the missile warning enterprise
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience