R&D Systems Engineer
Core
Provide Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support for the research and development of revolutionary ground systems that command, control, and process data from advanced satellite constellations.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Satellite Ground Systems)
Builds
Next generation national security space systems (ground systems for satellite constellations)
Domain
National Security / Space Systems / Data Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Satellite ground system architecture, Operations, Data processing, System modeling, Simulation, Performance analysis, Cost analysis, Acquisition planning, Design, Development, Integration and test (I&T), Mission operations
Preferred skills
Autonomous tasking, Contact scheduling, Resource management, Space-to-ground communications, Data routing, Overhead sensor data processing (SIGINT, IMINT), AI/ML for automation, System acquisition
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Responsibilities
Conduct technical analysis of ground system concepts and architectures; Review and contribute to design, modeling, and analysis for orchestration and data processing; Evaluate and optimize data processing workflows from downlink to dissemination; Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle from concept to mission operations; Perform cost analysis of alternatives; Curate state-of-the-art technology for evaluation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
