Lead Ground Systems Engineer – Mission-Critical Space & Defense

SES Space & DEFENSE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Principal Ground Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across ground segmentation, design, and test. You will guide a multi‑discipline engineering team, interact with customers and subcontractors, and drive mission readiness for complex space programs.

You will mentor teams, contribute to MBSE efforts, and ensure alignment with program goals, cost, schedule, and performance.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to cross‑functional teams across design, development, testing, and ground segment operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Ground systems

Satellite operations

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross‑functional coordination

Communication

Agile development

Education

M.S. in Aerospace engineering

M.S. in Electrical engineering

M.S. in Software engineering

M.S. in Computer engineering

M.S. in Mechanical engineering

Tools

MBSE

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Principal Ground Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across ground segmentation, design, and test. You will guide a multi‑discipline engineering team, interact with customers and subcontractors, and drive mission readiness for complex space programs.

You will mentor teams, contribute to MBSE efforts, and ensure alignment with program goals, cost, schedule, and performance.