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. The role helps define ground system architectures, coordinate interdisciplinary engineering efforts, manage requirements, risks, interfaces, and configurations, and ensure cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. It is described as a mid- to senior-level position for candidates with a software development foundation and systems engineering expertise. The position is 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 will coordinate software, hardware, and support teams; define subsystem architecture and interfaces; provide integration assessments and recommendations; support requirements verification and mission readiness activities; maintain technical and program documentation; and assist program leadership with risk management, status, and resource needs. The role also directly supports the government customer through regular professional interaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, such as software engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related science, and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible 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 teams, including software, hardware, test engineering, and scientists.
- Experience managing risks, interfaces, and configurations on medium-complexity programs.
- Proficiency developing system documentation such as specifications, ICDs, system architecture documents, and block or sequence diagrams.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, 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.
- An 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 ground-system integration.
- Provide independent assessments, analysis, and technical recommendations to support 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 professional conduct.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
