Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

SMX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid leave

retirement

Job summary

SMX, through Outside Analytics, is seeking a Systems Engineer to independently develop complex ground systems for satellite missions per the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88. You will lead design reviews, evaluate system integrity, and propose mitigations to the Government while ensuring robust verification procedures.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and advanced degrees, with DoD-related certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI eligible clearance.
• BS, MS or PhD in a relevant field with required experience.
• DoD 8140/DoDI 5000.88 related qualifications and ground systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Determines a course of action based on established guidelines and modifies processes as required.
• Leads design reviews and coordinates standards development for ground systems.
• Develops verification procedures and assesses systems to identify single points of failure and propose mitigations.
• Builds internal and external working relationships to resolve issues and provide professional advice.
• Generates initial reports and analyses for review by senior team members.

Skills

TS/SCI eligible clearance

Education

BS 10-12

MS 8-10

PhD 5-7

Tools

CompTIA Security+

INCOSE ESEP

PMP

Cloud certificate

Job description

SMX, through Outside Analytics, is seeking a Systems Engineer to independently develop complex ground systems for satellite missions per the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88. You will lead design reviews, evaluate system integrity, and propose mitigations to the Government while ensuring robust verification procedures.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and advanced degrees, with DoD-related certifications preferred.