Ground Engineer (SETA Support)
Core
Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to support a classified national security space program, acting as a technical advisor for ground segment architecture and command and control infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Ground Engineer (SETA)
Builds
Mission-critical ground systems supporting national security space operations
Domain
National Security / Space Defense / Ground Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, Ground segment hardware architecture, System integration, Verification, Risk assessment, Configuration management, Requirements traceability, Hardware obsolescence analysis, Technical advisory, Program milestone execution
Preferred skills
Intelligence Community program support, Mission assurance practices, SETA/FFRDC experience
Technologies
CISCO Flex Modems, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test
Responsibilities
Provide independent engineering assessment of ground segment hardware architecture, design, integration, and operational performance; Review and evaluate contractor-developed system specifications, ICDs, and technical baselines; Support Government oversight of ground system integration, test, and verification; Assess and advise on end-to-end system performance and interoperability; Evaluate contractor readiness for program milestones and life cycle reviews; Identify and assess technical risks and mitigation strategies; Prepare and deliver technical assessments and decision support materials for Government leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
