Senior Ground Systems Engineer & DevOps Lead

BridgeView; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgeView in the United States is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to design and develop space-to-ground communication systems, lead DevOps teams, and drive integration and testing across complex ground segments. You will ensure compatibility with spacecraft and ground systems while coordinating with suppliers and cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires strong experience in satellite communications, system architecture, requirements flow-down, and performing trade studies, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in satellite communications engineering and space-to-ground systems.
• Experience with system architecture, requirements definition and flow-down.
• Ability to perform trade studies and optimize performance.
• Proven ability to write clear, high-quality technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills across cultures and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Design space‑to‑ground communication systems, including RF links and ground stations.
• Lead DevOps teams through the ground segment product lifecycle to meet customer requirements.
• Drive integration and testing activities to ensure compatibility with spacecraft and ground systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Analyze trade-offs and present solutions to the program team.

Skills

Satellite comms

System architecture

Requirements flow-down

Trade studies

Technical documentation

Cross-cultural communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering

Job description

BridgeView in the United States is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to design and develop space-to-ground communication systems, lead DevOps teams, and drive integration and testing across complex ground segments. You will ensure compatibility with spacecraft and ground systems while coordinating with suppliers and cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires strong experience in satellite communications, system architecture, requirements flow-down, and performing trade studies, with a focus on