About the role

  • Ground Systems Concept Engineer designing innovative ground segment solutions to meet mission needs for national space programs. Collaborating with diverse engineering teams and mentoring junior members.

Responsibilities

  • Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs
  • Leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviews
  • Working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace
  • Developing tools and models that support ground system concept design and analysis activities
  • Mentoring junior members of the department

Requirements

  • Senior Engineering Specialist
  • A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
  • 12 + years of relevant experience in leading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts
  • Demonstrated experience in developing new technical solutions for programs
  • Demonstrated experience leading long-term technical studies
  • Demonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems
  • Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs
  • Occasional domestic travel
  • A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Job title

Senior Ground Systems Concept Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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