Space/Ground Communications Systems SETA with Security Clearance

TriSept Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSept Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (SETA) for space/ground communications systems based in Chantilly, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and involves leading system integration across globally distributed sites.

Responsibilities include evaluating requirements, managing interfaces, assessing readiness for launch and operations, handling anomalies, and guiding multi-site transitions to operations with a focus on performance metrics and ConOps

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 8–10 years of relevant systems engineering experience, preferably in space/ground communications.
• Extensive experience in satellite ground systems and space-to-ground communications.
• Strong background in systems engineering, requirements, and interface analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement and integration of satellite system users into multiple complex space and ground communication systems.
• Evaluate space-ground system requirements, interfaces, and performance including ground links and antenna capabilities.
• Assess system readiness for launch, test, and operational deployment.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations for space-ground and on-orbit anomalies.
• Lead and facilitate ground operations assessments, status reviews, and configuration management boards.
• Lead technical transition of a global ground communications system to an Operations organization.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Interface analysis

Anomaly investigation

Cross-organizational collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

Satellite ground systems

Job description

Position: Senior Systems Engineer (SETA) – Space/Ground Communications Systems

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required

Overview: Provides systems engineering support to the Program Office for complex space-to-ground communications systems, including ground segment integration, operational readiness, anomaly resolution, and transition to operations activities across globally distributed sites.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead engagement and integration of satellite system users into multiple complex space and ground communication systems
• Evaluate space-ground system requirements, interfaces, and performance, including ground communications links and antenna capabilities
• Assess system readiness for launch, test, and operational deployment
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations for space-ground and on-orbit anomalies
• Lead and facilitate ground operations assessments, status reviews, and configuration management boards

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead technical transition of a global ground communications system (7–10 sites) to an Operations organization
• Define and evaluate Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and operational metrics to assess system performance and transition readiness
• Provide technical guidance across Acquisition, Operations, and Communications organizations to address transition blockers and align Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Coordinate multi-site integration activities, configuration alignment, and readiness events
• Manage transition schedule, technical dependencies, and risk items across engineering and test teams

Required Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 8–10 years of relevant systems engineering experience, preferably supporting space or ground communications systems
• Extensive experience in satellite ground systems and space-to-ground communications
• Strong background in systems engineering, requirements, and interface analysis
• Experience with anomaly investigation and operational troubleshooting
• Familiarity with launch readiness, test, and transition to operations processes
• Ability to work across multiple organizations and stakeholders in a SETA environment

Additional Consideration

This role requires significant mission familiarity and experience working across multiple organizations, and is best filled by a senior engineer with prior space-ground systems experience.