Senior Ground Systems Engineer, Advanced Concepts

SES Space & Defense

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead ground-segment architectures and MBSE-driven delivery for mPOWER-based services. You will bridge space concepts to practical ground architectures, manage interfaces and ICDs, and drive proofs of concept and demonstrations with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 7+ years in systems engineering, strong documentation, and experience with satellite-ground interaction and government programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
7+ years of Systems Engineering experience with complex technical systems.
Experience in satellite, ground, or mission systems and MBSE.

Responsibilities

Develop ground-segment and end-to-end architectures for SES mPOWER initiatives.
Translate space concepts into executable ground architectures and ICDs.
Create system requirements, interfaces, MBSE models, and verification plans.
Plan integration, tests, POCs, demonstrations, and customer deliverables.
Support study contracts with requirements analysis and feasibility assessments.
Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, vendors, and partners toward operational services.