Ground Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and test satellite ground system solutions. This mid- to senior-level role helps define ground system architectures and coordinate interdisciplinary engineering efforts, managing requirements, risks, interfaces, and configurations to ensure cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. It is based in Logan, Utah, within SDL’s Strategic & Military Space Division, which delivers satellite, sensor, and ground systems supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The engineer provides technical leadership and coordination across software, hardware, and support teams; supports system compatibility and integration with external space and ground interfaces; and contributes to requirements, operational planning, verification, mission readiness, and technical documentation. The role also supports the Program Manager and Lead Systems Engineer by identifying and mitigating risks, communicating status and resource needs, and regularly interacting with the government customer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a DoW Top Secret Security Clearance. The posted salary range is $119,000–$177,000, commensurate with education and experience. SDL describes its culture as focused on respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. The application window is expected to remain open for approximately seven days, subject to business needs and candidate availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, such as software engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related science.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoW Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Experience in software development using programming languages, technologies, and tools including C#, C++, or Python.
- Experience architecting, implementing, or integrating multiple enterprise software applications into cloud and/or hardware-hosted environments.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across cross-functional software, hardware, test engineering, and scientific teams.
- Experience managing risks, interfaces, and configurations on medium-complexity programs.
- Proficiency developing system documentation such as specifications, ICDs, system architecture documents, and block/sequence diagrams.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain a system-level perspective, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to present technical concepts in design reviews to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with satellite ground system components, such as satellite command and control, communications, or mission planning systems.
- Active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance and SAP eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional coordination across software, hardware, and support teams; manage ground integration and interfaces; and ensure technical alignment, schedule execution, and compliance with program requirements.
- Define subsystem architecture and interfaces, allocate functional responsibilities, support solution development and deployment, and ensure seamless integration across the ground system.
- Provide independent assessment, analysis, and technical recommendations to support system compatibility and integration with external space and ground interfaces.
- Support requirements development and verification, CONOPS and operational procedure development, and rehearsal and mission readiness documentation and activities.
- Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to support reviews and milestone events.
- Support the Program Manager and Lead Systems Engineer by identifying and mitigating risks and communicating status and resource needs.
- Directly support the government customer through regular interaction and a high level of professionalism.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
