Senior Ground Systems Engineer – Space Operations

LV8D Solutions, LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Flexible work hours

Paid time off

Company holidays

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Job summary

LV8D Solutions, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to provide end-to-end system lifecycle support for mission-critical ground systems used in space operations.

You will work across software, networks, databases, and operational systems, collaborating with government stakeholders and mission operators to ensure interoperability, reliability, and security while documenting engineering artifacts and transferring knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations within defense, intelligence, aerospace, or space domains.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex system integration and test activities within operational environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes.
• Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or FS polygraph; eligibility for required program access.
• Travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations.
• Provide technical expertise for ground software, operational workflows, system architectures, and mission support processes.
• Plan and execute system integration activities involving software, networks, databases, and operational systems to ensure interoperability and mission readiness.
• Support system verification, validation, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution efforts.
• Evaluate existing architectures and engineering processes and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission operators, software developers, systems engineers, and mission partners to define requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, operational procedures, system configurations, and engineering artifacts.
• Capture, document, and transfer critical program knowledge, engineering best practices, lessons learned, and operational insights to support long-term program sustainability.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing engineering efforts and aligning technical activities with mission objectives and program goals.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Integration

Test & Validation

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder Collaboration

Clearance TS/SCI

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

LV8D Solutions, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to provide end-to-end system lifecycle support for mission-critical ground systems used in space operations.

You will work across software, networks, databases, and operational systems, collaborating with government stakeholders and mission operators to ensure interoperability, reliability, and security while documenting engineering artifacts and transferring knowledge.