Senior Space-Based Ground C2 Engineer

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Ground Satellite Operational C2 Engineer to provide architecture, integration, and test support for SBI ground C2 systems, enabling on-orbit missile defense readiness. You will serve as a trusted advisor to government leads, ensuring mission assurance across space and ground segments.

The role requires extensive experience in satellite ground systems, TT&C, and DoD space acquisition frameworks, plus a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in satellite ground systems, C2 architectures, or space system engineering supporting USSF/DoD missions.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with space system operations, telemetry, tracking & commanding (TT&C), ground-to-space interfaces, and mission management systems.
• Understanding of DoD space acquisition frameworks and SETA support roles.
• System Integration & Test (I&T) experience across ground segment components.
• Familiarity with architectures supporting real-time space operations and defensive space mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) support for the SBI ground architecture and operational C2 systems.
• Support development and verification of satellite command, telemetry, mission planning, and data processing capabilities.
• Lead integration between ground segment, space segment, test environments, and operational units.
• Assist government leads in requirements development, traceability, and acceptance criteria.
• Review system designs, architecture artifacts, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), risk registers, and integration plans.
• Track system performance, evaluate technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions to government leadership.
• Participate in mission readiness exercises, test events, verification/validation, and operational acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cyber, space sensor, networking, and orbital operations engineering.
• Provide technical input to acquisition strategies, statements of work, milestone decisions, and fielding plans #cj

Skills

Experience in satellite ground systems

C2 architectures

Active TS/SCI clearance

TT&C experience

DoD space acquisition knowledge

System Integration & Test

Real-time space operations familiarity

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, CS, Physics or related

MS in Engineering or related discipline (preferred)

Job description

Astrion in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Ground Satellite Operational C2 Engineer to provide architecture, integration, and test support for SBI ground C2 systems, enabling on-orbit missile defense readiness. You will serve as a trusted advisor to government leads, ensuring mission assurance across space and ground segments.

The role requires extensive experience in satellite ground systems, TT&C, and DoD space acquisition frameworks, plus a TS/SCI clearance.