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Senior Ground Systems Engineer - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Required)

Greater Seattle Area💼 Full-time💰 $197,529–$197,529🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground-based software systems supporting space missions and National Security Space (NSS) initiatives.

Role type

Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Software Lifecycle & Security)

Builds

Ground systems software for space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / National Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

System architecture, requirements management (DOORS Next Gen), system integration, testing, performance tuning, security protocols, encryption, data integrity

Preferred skills

Python, Java, C++, Agile, DevSecOps, AWS, Azure, spacecraft subsystems, CCSDS/DDS/GMSEC protocols, safety analyses (FHA/FMECA/FTA), U.S. Government agency experience

Technologies

DOORS Next Generation, Python, Java, C++, AWS, Azure, CCSDS, DDS, GMSEC

Responsibilities

Design and develop ground systems software; define system architecture and specifications; conduct system-level testing and optimization; mentor teams on engineering standards; ensure regulatory and security compliance; document configurations and procedures; engage with external government customers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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