Ground Systems Software Engineering SETA (Agile/Cloud)

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineer to oversee software development, integration, and delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on engineering experience, working within Agile and cloud environments. Responsibilities include providing technical advisory support, monitoring software delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to align operational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to space-based mission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on software engineering experience in ground systems.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and DevSecOps.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support on software development and integration.
• Evaluate architectures, code quality, and practices.
• Monitor Agile software delivery and identify risks.
• Translate requirements into operational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Agile methodology

Cloud computing

DevSecOps practices

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast‑growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward‑thinking, self‑directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineering SETA (Agile/Cloud) to oversee the development, integration, and delivery of ground system software, leveraging hands‑on engineering experience to assess architectures, practices, and performance. The role emphasizes Agile execution, cloud and DevSecOps maturity, and alignment of space‑based mission capabilities to effective ground processing solutions.

Specific Duties Include:

• Provide technical advisory support on ground system software development, integration, and delivery performance
• Apply hands‑on software engineering experience to evaluate architectures, code quality, and development practices
• Monitor Agile software delivery (e.g., sprint execution, backlog health, release progress) and identify risks or inefficiencies
• Distinguish between effective and ineffective engineering practices and communicate actionable recommendations to stakeholders
• Translate space‑based collection capabilities into ground processing and data exploitation requirements
• Collaborate with Customer stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure alignment with user needs and operational goals
• Contribute to Agile Release Train (ART) activities, including coordination across teams and awareness of dependencies and delivery risks