Systems Engineer - Ground-Based Systems
About The Position
Stellar Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a national security space ground program office at LAAFB. The role supports the integration and evolution of DoD ground-based systems for space missions, connecting systems engineering, software integration, interface definition, digital engineering, and technical baseline management. The engineer will contribute to integration of new missions and modernization of ground segment capabilities in a classified customer environment. The Systems Engineer will work across technical and program interfaces to support ground system integration, mission onboarding, and software evolution. The position requires disciplined systems engineering and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, independently driving complex tasks to completion. On-site work at LAAFB is required based on customer direction, and classified work at the customer site may be required as directed. The role helps the Government integrate new space missions and evolve ground segment capabilities while maintaining system definitions, interfaces, and technical baselines. Deliverables may include ICDs, service decompositions, API definitions, engineering analyses, digital engineering artifacts, risk and opportunity assessments, reports, briefings, and other Government-directed technical products.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience performing systems engineering, integration, or testing of hardware or software on DoD ground-based systems for space.
- At least 5 years of experience integrating new missions, including maintaining or upgrading ground segment software.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
- Experience developing Interface Control Documents, service decompositions, and API definitions.
- Experience identifying, analyzing, and proposing program risks, issues, and opportunities, and managing handling plans.
- Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and independently.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and complete complex tasks supporting program goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
- Ability to support classified work at the customer site as directed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with military satellite communications missions.
- Experience with space acquisition.
- Experience supporting software programs using Agile methodologies.
- Experience with Confluence or Jira.
- Experience working with software factories or DevSecOps pipelines.
- Ability to learn and solve problems quickly and creatively.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.
Responsibilities
- Perform systems engineering, integration, and testing activities for DoD ground-based systems supporting space missions.
- Support integration of new missions into existing or evolving ground segment capabilities.
- Support maintenance and upgrades of ground segment software.
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents, service decompositions, and API definitions.
- Use scripting capabilities, including Python, to support engineering and integration activities.
- Identify, analyze, and propose program risks, issues, and opportunities, and support development and management of handling plans.
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical and program teams to resolve integration challenges and achieve program objectives.
- Support software-oriented engineering activities in Agile, DevSecOps, or software-factory environments when applicable.
- Develop and communicate technical information using appropriate program collaboration and productivity tools.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus.
- Employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation.
- Comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits.
- PTO pay-out options.
- Additional company-sponsored benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
