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Ground Systems Engineer

Salary

Level 3: $118,500 - $177,000 Level 4: $144,500 - $215,000 per year

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Description

As a Ground Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, you will support ground and mission control systems by designing and developing approaches for new programs, creating integration and test plans, and delivering software and hardware solutions.

You will work with software developers and customers to install solutions at various sites, contribute to proposal development, and be involved throughout the contract lifecycle from design reviews to launch day and beyond.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the definition of requirements for ground hardware and software
  • Managing customer relationships and trade studies
  • Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering large-scale mission control systems
  • Supporting testing on components, subsystems, and spacecraft
  • Developing plans and procedures for integrating software applications
  • Overseeing integrated system test events
  • Designing interfaces and implementation plans for mission data processing applications
  • Supporting ground systems during on-orbit activities
  • Supporting proposals for new ground systems

The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent, and 5+ years of experience in satellite ground/spacecraft systems. An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is also required.

In terms of benefits, Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive package including base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and various time-off programs.

Skills

Required

  • satellite ground systems
  • spacecraft systems
  • mission control systems
  • software development
  • hardware integration

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in engineering or STEM
  • experience designing and operating ground systems
  • validation/verification testing
  • U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Apply on Millennium Space Systems