Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer
Core
Lead integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems to ensure on-orbit command and control, troubleshoot system issues, and validate program requirements for launch and on-orbit operations.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft and ground systems integration engineer
Builds
Spacecraft and ground system integration for mission operations
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft flight operations, ground systems command and control, systems engineering processes, verification validation and test (VV&T), requirements interpretation, orbital mechanics
Preferred skills
intelligence community experience, collaborative task management tools (JIRA, Confluence), anomaly and contingency procedure development
Technologies
JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Perform and lead integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems; investigate and troubleshoot system issues; evaluate and validate program requirements; support planning and execution of launch vehicle rehearsals and compatibility tests; prepare operational and contingency procedures; provide on-console support for test, launch, and on-orbit operations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC