Satellite Ground Systems Integration Engineer

EVONA

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is looking for a Satellite Ground Systems Integration Engineer in Seattle. This role involves developing Command & Control (C2) software solutions, integrating new spacecraft, and ensuring reliable communications between satellites and ground assets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in satellite command and control systems. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in satellite command and control systems or similar hardware-software integration.
Must be eligible and willing to hold a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate C2 software for spacecraft and ground systems.
Collaborate with customers to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
Integrate new satellites and flight software into mission management platforms.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Real-time embedded software

Satellite communication protocols

AWS cloud services

Git/GitHub

Open-source software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Satellite Ground Systems Integration Engineer

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Location: Hybrid 2–3 days per week in-office in Irvine (CA), Arvada (CO), Seattle (WA) or Washington D.C.

As a Ground Systems Integration Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing and integrating Command & Control (C2) software solutions for satellite systems. Working closely with customer stakeholders, you’ll translate mission requirements into scalable, reliable engineering solutions using modern mission management platforms.

Your primary focus will be on integrating new spacecraft and flight software into existing ground system architectures, ensuring smooth communication between satellites and ground assets. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver robust, high-quality solutions that simplify satellite operations and enhance mission performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate C2 software for spacecraft and ground systems.
Collaborate with customers to decompose mission objectives into technical solutions.
Integrate new satellites and flight software into mission management platforms.
Perform low-level software integration and debugging across software-hardware interfaces.
Support the development and integration of solutions into broader system architectures.
Build and maintain expertise in C2 standards and protocols, including CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, and MIB.
Ensure integrations meet high standards of reliability, maintainability, and scalability.

Technical Qualifications

Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
Experience developing real-time embedded software or integrating hardware assets with mission software.
Preferred experience with satellite communication protocols such as CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, IP, and associated data processing algorithms.
Familiarity with XTCE, MIB, or equivalent telemetry and command data frameworks.
Understanding of encryption algorithms such as AES-256 (GCM, CFB, ECB), NSA Type 1 PEGASUS, and CARIBOU.
Preferred experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, RDS).
Familiarity with Git/GitHub or equivalent version control tools.
Preference for candidates with experience contributing to or using open-source software.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
Highly adaptable; able to integrate diverse missions and systems efficiently.
Strategic thinker with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency.
Self-motivated and capable of managing projects independently.
Committed to software quality, maintainability, and performance excellence.
Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in satellite command and control systems or comparable hardware-software integration environments.
Must be eligible and willing to hold a US security clearance.

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