Ground Systems Engineer

Science Systems & Applications • Greenbelt, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking an experienced Space Weather Observation (SWO) Division Ground Systems Engineer to support NOAA, NASA, and the Ground System and Mission Operations (GSMO-3) contract as a Ground Systems Engineer for the SOLAR-A Mission. This position is on-site at NOAA, NSOF, or NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with a low probability of domestic travel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.S.) and a minimum of 12 years related experience and/or training; alternately, a Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) with 16+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience supporting NOAA Ground Communication and Facility Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge of Engineering processes and tools including requirements management, design, development, and test.
• Experience supporting mission reviews including Critical Design Review (CDR), Operations Readiness Review, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding of antenna communications and communications architecture.
• Active or prior security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SOLAR-A Mission and Ground Systems Engineering (MSE) Team.
• Provide broad technical insight into ground communications design, development, and test as the mission prepares for Critical Design Review (CDR) and proceeds into development.
• Coordinate with antenna, communications, and facility industry partners and government stakeholders on ground communications and facility design, interfaces, trade studies, requirements verification, and anomaly activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees