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Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground

Herndon, Virginia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-26 → 2026-07-30

Core

Lead technical oversight and leadership for SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations within the national security space defense domain.

Role type

Senior Space Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

Builds

Satellite system requirements, ground system network design, and ground software solutions for the SDA program.

Domain

National Security / Space Defense / Satellite Systems

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Systems engineering, satellite and ground system interaction analysis, complex multidimensional problem solving, cross-functional coordination, technical risk assessment, test plan and procedure authoring, logistics coordination for test execution

Preferred skills

DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) customer experience, advanced STEM degree

Technologies

Ground system network design, ground software solutions, test enterprise tools

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and leadership for SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations; Coordinate development of satellite system and ground interface requirements; Oversee integration and test of satellites into the SDA ground system network; Assess technical maturity and risk of changes to ground systems; Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Government, Military, and Industry; Prepare briefings for senior decision makers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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