Senior Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Abacus Solutions Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Abacus Solutions Group seeks a Satellite Ground Operations Systems Engineer to join the Space Systems Command/Prototype Ground team in Albuquerque, NM. You will design, integrate, and maintain advanced satellite ground command and control systems, supporting mission partners and ensuring secure operations.

Work location is Albuquerque, NM with a focus on hardware and software integration, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet stringent engineering standards and national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field; four additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8140 Level II certification such as Security+ CE.
• 9+ years of technical experience in space systems.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in space systems or DoD environments.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and communicating program status.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system integration and testing.
• Collaborate with project leads and technical teams to evaluate and implement solutions.
• Configure, test, integrate, and secure satellite ground systems.
• Advise on test strategies and methodologies for system readiness.
• Support IPT activities and prioritize customer goals.
• Collaborate with network engineers, system admins, cyber specialists, and hardware technicians.
• Lead creation of interface control documents, diagrams, and data flow docs.
• Develop ERB and CCB materials to document requirements and testing strategies.
• Draft and maintain test plans, procedures, and implementation schedules.
• Participate in technical meetings to ensure mission-critical system compliance.

Skills

Satellite systems

Systems engineering

DoD 8140 II

Space domain

Stakeholder relations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 extra years exp

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Abacus Solutions Group seeks a Satellite Ground Operations Systems Engineer to join the Space Systems Command/Prototype Ground team in Albuquerque, NM. You will design, integrate, and maintain advanced satellite ground command and control systems, supporting mission partners and ensuring secure operations.

Work location is Albuquerque, NM with a focus on hardware and software integration, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet stringent engineering standards and national