Space Systems IT & Mission Engineering Support

gdit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GDIT in Albuquerque, NM seeks talented IT professionals to support the U.S. Space Force program, HADES, a satellite ground system engineering and integration effort.

This position requires a Secret clearance and potential TS/SCI, with responsibilities spanning systems engineering, administration, network engineering, software, cybersecurity, hardware, and project management. The team emphasizes mission focus, curiosity, and a strong background in space systems.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in space systems, satellite ground systems, space command and control, or related technical fields.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Network Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Hardware Engineering
• Task Order Management

Skills

Enterprise IT

Satellite Ground Systems

System Integration

Education

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise IT, Satellite Ground Systems, System Integration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance the future of space operations — and your career.

At GDIT, you’ll join a team of mission‑focused innovators who bring curiosity, drive, and resourcefulness to everything they do. Together, we build enterprise IT solutions that empower our customers and strengthen national security.

We are seeking talented professionals to support an upcoming U.S. Space Force (USSF) program based in Albuquerque, NM.

This work centers on HADES, a mission-critical satellite ground system program dedicated to the engineering, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced capabilities for the Space Systems Command (SSC).

Join Us in Shaping the Next Era of Space Operations

• Systems Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Network Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Hardware Engineering
• Task Order Management

What You Bring

• BA/BS preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience (requirements vary by position level)
• Background in space systems, satellite ground systems, space command and control, or related technical fields
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred

Why GDIT? Because This Is Your Place.

Our people and our mission define us—and we invest deeply in both.

Growth

• Access an AI-powered career development platform that maps learning opportunities and professional pathways tailored to you.

Support

• Benefit from an internal mobility team dedicated to helping you navigate and achieve your long-term career goals.

Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off packages

Community

• Work within an award-winning culture rooted in innovation
• Join a company recognized as a military-friendly employer
• Be part of a team that takes pride in purpose-driven work

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

• Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#HADES

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NM Albuquerque

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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