Ground Systems Engineer

Job Summary

To support mission-critical ground segment activities, the full-time Ground Systems Engineer will provide SETA support to the Space Development Agency (SDA), focusing on ground readiness assessments, critical path analysis, and cross-program integration, with the potential for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ground Readiness Review guidelines and visualization tools for ground segment activities
• Perform detailed analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule to identify critical path elements and subsystem priorities
• Create and maintain test matrix charts mapping subsystem dependencies across AFC programs and coordinate cross-functional assessments

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or Active Secret clearance with the capability to obtain a TS/SCI within 6 months
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience in ground systems engineering, satellite operations, or space system integration
• Experience with DoD space acquisition, systems engineering processes, and readiness reviews
• Ability to interpret and analyze IMS schedules, interface specifications, and system test plans