Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Blackstone Technology Group; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's MDSEA program. You will help design and implement ground system elements for advanced satellite sensing and command-and-control capabilities at our client site near Colorado Springs.

The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, DoDAF/MBSE proficiency, and collaboration with security, DevSecOps, and operations teams to ensure compliant, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years general full-time work experience.
• 5+ years in systems engineering for satellite ground systems.
• 6+ months in a management or leadership role.
• Fundamental understanding of requirements analysis and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design solutions to optimize ground system elements within the MDSEA framework.
• Define requirements, engineer architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers.

Skills

DoDAF

MBSE

SysML

Cloud AWS

Kubernetes

Security+

DOD Experience

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

IBM Rhapsody

Sparx EA

Job description

Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer to join our Client's team.

Description of Duties: The Satellite Ground System Engineer directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As a Satellite Ground System Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions for critical satellite ground system elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Innovation: Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.
• Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).
• Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
• Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
• Collaborate and Integrate: Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.
• Support Program Milestones: Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules The successful candidate will: Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems.
• Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
• Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance Desired

Desired Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
• Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
• Have Space operations experience.
• Be competent in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework). Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
• Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
• Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
• Be familiar with Agile development methodologies.
• Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift).
• Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Have 1, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).
• Understanding of Linux and Kubernetes environments.
• Have experience verifying system test cases, executing test plans, or performing system-level integration and verification testing for satellite ground systems or complex software/hardware systems.

Security Clearance Required

Secret

About the Employer

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities