Ground System Engineer III
Core
Senior Ground System Interface Engineer leading architecture, integration, and testing for Earth observation data systems supporting NASA and USGS Landsat programs.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering lead (ground systems)
Builds
Next-generation remote sensing data systems and interface specifications for global Earth science data
Domain
Aerospace/Defense, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems Engineering, Interface Control Document development, System Integration Testing, Verification & Validation, Trade Studies, Configuration Management, Project Life Cycle Management
Preferred skills
Agile methodologies, Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), Image processing, Radio frequency communications, Data routing, Anomaly investigation, Systems modeling
Technologies
Visio, DOORS, Jira, SharePoint, Copilot
Responsibilities
Define interface requirements and develop interface control/specification documents; Develop N2 diagrams to promote understanding of interfaces and dataflows; Execute system integration and test plans; Perform detailed verification and validation of integrated ground system requirements; Lead or participate in trade studies, simulations, and modeling; Conduct systems engineering activities per SEMP; Support system testing from component through mission integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship