Ground Systems Lead – Satellite & Antenna Infra

SSC Space; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

SSC Space seeks a Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead to drive the design, procurement, and deployment of satellite ground station infrastructure and advanced antenna systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex projects across locations and time zones.

The role offers technical leadership opportunities in a dynamic space industry environment, requiring travel and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with wireless/satellite communications, payloads, or radio telescope systems.
• Experience with requirements definition, design coordination, verification, and delivery of communication systems.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and stakeholders across multiple locations/time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support specification, procurement, design, construction, and verification of satellite ground station infrastructure and antenna systems, depending on experience.
• Ensure technical and operational documentation is developed and maintained to support system handover and ongoing operations.
• Support site selection, licensing, and infrastructure development activities.
• Provide engineering support to project managers to help achieve schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Contribute to procurement activities, including supplier and contractor evaluation and selection.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and international partners to support successful project execution and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements across all project activities.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Take on increasing responsibility and technical leadership as experience grows.

Skills

Satellite Communications

Project Management

Vendor Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Leadership

MS Project / JIRA

Education

Engineering degree in Satellite Communications or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

SSC Space seeks a Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Technical Lead to drive the design, procurement, and deployment of satellite ground station infrastructure and advanced antenna systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex projects across locations and time zones.

The role offers technical leadership opportunities in a dynamic space industry environment, requiring travel and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and