Sr. Ground System Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer. This full-time role involves supporting critical ground system development, coordinating with government and contractor teams, and ensuring effective mission operations.

Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in a STEM field, over 12 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a current TS/SCI security clearance. Benefits include comprehensive health care, professional growth programs, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering or program management.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability in a dynamic program office environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Government and contractor teams to field ground systems.
• Support design, development, and transition to operations.
• Present status updates to Senior Material Leaders and agency directors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Systems engineering

Project management

Education

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field

Job description

Ground Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering)

Location: Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, or Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires full‑time on‑site presence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system.
• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations.
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support.
• Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development and integration efforts in a commercial cloud environment.
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
• Work closely with Program Manager (O‑5) and liaise with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter.
• Present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O‑6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES‑2).
• Oversee members of the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) as needed.

Why You Need to Be Successful

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field.
• Space experience (satellite ground development and operations) and 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams and in a highly dynamic program office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information.
• Travel is required.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship.

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree in a technical discipline (engineering, science or math).
• Extensive satellite operations experience including satellite ground system development and/or testing.
• Extensive satellite design/integration experience.
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems.
• Excellent personal technical reputation and record of personal technical achievement.
• Program office and management experience.
• Working knowledge of Aerospace Corporation subject matter experts and laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail].