Ground Segment Integration Engineer (Chantilly, VA; Hybrid; Northern Virginia; Remote)

Trusted Space, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Trusted Space, Inc. is looking for a Ground Segment Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Program. You will act as a liaison with contractors and oversee key program developments. The successful candidate will have a strong background in classified satellite ground systems and must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.

This role offers a competitive salary of $170,000 to $235,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k). Join us to contribute to vital space systems!

Qualifications

• 14 years of relevant experience in classified satellite ground systems development.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to work effectively in government/contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Program Integrator Liaison to the Ground Segment development contractor.
• Support verification, validation, and deployment of ground solutions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on interface maturation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Ability to facilitate technical discussions

Experience in Agile methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or IT

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Cloud-based ground systems

REST and ESB testing tools

Agile software development

Job description

Ground Segment Integration Engineer (Chantilly, VA)

Summary:

Position Title: Ground Segment Integration Engineer

Position ID: TA230

Location: Chantilly, VA

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Security Clearance

Job Description:

Trusted Space is seeking a Ground Segment Integration Engineer to join our team and support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) effort.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Program Integrator Liaison to the Ground Segment development contractor
• Monitor key interface development, testing, and software deployment and advise the T3PI team and Government Systems Engineering Team on progress
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on ICDs, interface maturation, and inclusion of new interfaces in support of mission closure
• Identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks related to the ground systems and collaborate with system contractor team(s) to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies
• Support verification, validation, and deployment of ground solutions to operations
• Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or IT and 14 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience in development and operation of classified satellite ground systems specifically related to mission planning, management, command and control, data processing, and data dissemination
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOW military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with Subject Matter Experts
• Experienced with fast-paced, space or ground system programs
• Experience with Cloud-based ground systems deployed in Amazon Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) such as the Secret Commercial Cloud Services (SC2S)
• Broad technical experience related to cloud operations, DevSecOps, CI/CD, PKI, networks, and interfaces
• Experience in Agile methods for program management or software development

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (preferred)
• Experience developing and testing software with heavy utilization of REST and ESB, including testing tools such as SoapUI, Fortify, SSH, LoadRunner, Swagger, Parasoft, Fiddler, etc.
• Experience with space-sector technologies and protocols used for COMSEC, time sync, and communicating with antenna services

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $170,000 – $235,000. The range is a general guideline and can vary based on scope, location, responsibilities, education, and key skills.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental-death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.