Senior Ground Systems Engineer – Space & DoD Real-Time Ops

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtsi Va is seeking a highly experienced Ground Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain ground segment architectures for space missions. The role focuses on real-time data acquisition, TT&C, and secure communications across DoD initiatives.

You will lead integration efforts, perform rigorous testing, and collaborate with satellite and network teams to ensure mission readiness and system reliability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in ground systems engineering or DoD mission-based architectures.
• Strong knowledge of TT&C, network infrastructure, and secure communications.
• Experience with system integration, validation, and troubleshooting in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, STK, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design ground system architectures connecting satellites, payloads, and command centers.
• Support integration and testing across subsystems and environments.
• Provide real-time ops support for ground station setup and maintenance.
• Develop disaster recovery procedures and fault-tolerant architectures.

Skills

Ground systems engineering

Satellite communications

DoD architectures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

STK

Data visualization platforms

Job description

Mtsi Va is seeking a highly experienced Ground Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain ground segment architectures for space missions. The role focuses on real-time data acquisition, TT&C, and secure communications across DoD initiatives.

You will lead integration efforts, perform rigorous testing, and collaborate with satellite and network teams to ensure mission readiness and system reliability.