Experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer
About The Position
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic & Military Space Division to lead the satellite ground site which includes multiple ground stations. The successful candidate will have technical ownership of the ground site, serving as the single technical interface to government customers for all design, implementation and maintenance. This senior position is ideal for candidates with deep systems engineering expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams, resolve cross-cutting technical challenges, and drive successful program outcomes in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This position is in Albuquerque, NM, and work will be performed on Kirtland AFB. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced leadership capability, providing technical oversight as lead systems engineer on medium- to large-sized, high-complexity programs
- Mastery of core systems engineering processes, including requirements development and verification, risk management, interface control, configuration management, and system trade studies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a proven track record of responding resourcefully to new challenges, changing requirements, and evolving program conditions
- Exceptional communication and relationship skills, able to relate effectively to stakeholders at all levels, preserve relationships under pressure, and clearly present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain technical baselines, and provide accurate cost and schedule inputs to program managers and proposal efforts
- Skilled technical author with the ability to produce high-quality reports, documentation, design artifacts, and professional papers
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, contributing individually while strengthening team performance
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RF hardware and design
- Experience with National Security programs for the Space Force and/or Air Force
- Experience with designing, building, operating and maintaining satellite ground stations
- Experience with networking and cybersecurity infrastructure
- Experience with creating and managing user/operating manuals
- Experience with ground system interfaces within cloud architecture
Responsibilities
- Serves as the technical authority for ground station infrastructure, design, implementation, and sustainment
- Leads and manages the systems engineering activities across ground systems, infrastructure, and mission integration efforts
- Develops and executes preventive and corrective maintenance programs for ground station assets
- Oversees automated scheduler implementation, configuration control, and version alignment with mission stakeholders
- Coordinates with software engineering teams for system updates, feature integration, and operational support
- Plans and executes integration activities with mission partners, ensuring compatibility across systems and networks
- Directs site acceptance testing and certification activities for 5m and 13m ground stations
- Ensures compliance with AI&T requirements and oversees system-level verification and validation efforts
- Leads Change Configuration Board (CCB) processes, including change control implementation and stakeholder coordination
- Develops system artifacts, including network diagrams, test plans, and certification documentation
- Evaluates vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system-level requirements
- Mentors mid-level and junior engineers, contributing to workforce development and improving organizational systems engineering capability
- Responsible for resolving issues/anomalies with the ground stations
- Leads ground station documentation for frequency licensing approvals
Benefits
- SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
