Deputy Lead Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems
Core
Develop and integrate a critical enterprise spacecraft command and control (C2) ground system for the Space Combat Power Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) in a commercial cloud environment.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering lead (satellite ground systems)
Builds
Enterprise spacecraft command and control (C2) ground system
Domain
National security space (NSS) / Satellite ground systems / Commercial cloud
Required skills
Systems engineering, Program management, Satellite ground system development, Agile software development, Risk management, Requirements management, Architecture development, Test and integration, Commercial cloud architecture, Cyber requirements
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in technical discipline, Satellite operations experience, Rapid-acquisition systems, Chief engineer experience, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Containerization, DevSecOps, Agile tooling (Jira/Confluence/GitLab), Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence, GitLab
Responsibilities
Coordinate with government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system in a commercial cloud; Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition-to-operations efforts; Interpret and ensure implementation of requirements spanning ground system design, mission concept of operations (CONOPS), prototyping and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support; Provide mission assurance and support ground architecture development and integration in a commercial cloud environment; Participate in Agile development events, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, program increment planning, and demonstrations; Identify risk areas and recommend mitigation strategies to meet mission objectives; Work closely with the Program Manager (O-5) and serve as the technical lead in the Lead Engineer's absence; Present status updates routinely to Senior Materiel Leaders (O-6); Interface with multiple government agencies to deliver capability to the warfighter
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program management responsibilities
