Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Stratos Solutions, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratos Solutions, Inc. seeks a seasoned Ground Systems Engineer to lead the development and management of satellite ground software for a government program. You will guide concept, design, development, testing, integration, and delivery of critical ground software capabilities.

You will refine architectures, document requirements, and coordinate with software teams and stakeholders to satisfy performance, security, and reliability standards. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in systems engineering with satellite ground systems or similar software projects.
• Experience with Agile, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience in requirements development, system design, and V&V.
• Knowledge of industry standards in satellite ground systems.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle for satellite ground software development, from concept to delivery.
• Develop and refine system architectures aligned with mission objectives and requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document system and software requirements, including performance, reliability, and security.
• Manage the development process with software teams to ensure adherence to requirements and schedules.
• Lead testing and integration efforts including system validation and verification.
• Monitor delivery of ground software capabilities, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Provide technical expertise to government in assessing software progress, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile development

V&V

Requirements development

Jira

Confluence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary:

Stratos Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Engineer to support the development and management of complex satellite ground software for a government program. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to all aspects of systems engineering, including concept and design, development, testing and integration, and delivery of critical ground software capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle for satellite ground software development, from concept and design to integration and delivery.
• Develop and refine system architectures and ensure alignment with mission objectives and requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document system and software requirements, including performance, reliability, and security specifications.
• Manage the development process, including working closely with software development teams to ensure adherence to system requirements and schedules.
• Lead and support testing and integration efforts, including system validation, verification, and performance testing.
• Monitor and assess the delivery of ground software capabilities, ensuring compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to the government in assessing software progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, best practices, and methodologies relevant to satellite ground systems and software engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on satellite ground systems or similar complex software development projects.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Experience in requirements development, system design, and verification and validation (V&V).
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in satellite ground systems and software engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including software developers, testers, and government stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of satellite operations, mission planning, or telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and standards.
• Experience with software simulation, modeling, or digital twin technologies.