GPS Ground Systems SME (OCX / Control Segment SME)
About The Position
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors. At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses. Stellar Solutions is seeking a GPS Ground Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization and operational transition of the GPS control segment, including integration of the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) and future OCX Block 3F capabilities supporting GPS IIIF satellites.This role will support mission operations integration, ground system engineering, and operational transition activities as the Space Force transitions from legacy ground systems to the modernized OCX architecture.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in satellite ground systems or mission operations
- Experience with space command and control systems
- Knowledge of GPS control segment architecture
- Systems engineering experience supporting space programs
- Experience supporting integration and operational testing
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with OCX development or operations
- Experience supporting GPS constellation operations
- Familiarity with Mission Delta 31 or SSC programs
- Experience with satellite mission operations systems
- Knowledge of cybersecurity for space systems
- Experience with Jira / Confluence or similar engineering tools
Responsibilities
- OCX Ground System Expertise
- Provide subject matter expertise supporting the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) including system integration, operational readiness activities, cybersecurity posture, and ground architecture improvements.
- Control Segment Integration
- Support engineering and integration of the GPS control segment including Master Control Stations, Monitor Stations, Ground Antennas, and satellite command and telemetry systems.
- Mission Operations and Transition to Operations
- Support planning and execution of Satellite Control Authority (SCA), Transition to Operations (TTO), Operational Acceptance (OA), Initial Operational Capability (IOC), and Full Operational Capability (FOC).
- Integrated Test and Verification
- Support development and execution of end-to-end testing across the GPS enterprise including integration test planning, operational readiness exercises, system validation, and mission rehearsal activities.
- Ground System Engineering
- Provide engineering expertise in satellite command and telemetry systems, ground system architecture, networked control systems, ground-to-space communications, and ground software systems.
Benefits
- This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all in addition to annual salary).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
