Posting/External Job Title
Ground Systems Engineer
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US
El Segundo, CA 90245 US
Seal Beach, CA 90740 US (Primary)
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
2
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Up to 25%
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
$200,000.00 - $325,000.00/yr
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking experienced
Ground Systems Engineers. The chosen candidate can work from the following locations.
- Northern, VA
- Seal Beach, CA
- El Segundo, CA
- Colorado Springs, CO
Key Duties:- Design, develop, and integrate ground systems architecture in support of space, defense, or communications programs.
- Define ground system requirements and ensure traceability to higher-level system and mission requirements.
- Develop and maintain ground system interface control documents (ICDs) and technical specifications.
- Support system architecture trades and design decisions across ground and space segments.
- Lead ground systems integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities.
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and acceptance test criteria for ground system components.
- Coordinate hardware and software integration across subsystems including command and control, telemetry, and data processing.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Provide technical support for ground system installation, commissioning, and operational standup.
- Develop and maintain ground system operations concepts (CONOPs) and procedures.
- Support anomaly resolution and root cause analysis for ground system issues.
- Assist in the development of operator training materials and maintenance documentation.
- Design and support ground communication networks including RF, satellite links, and data networks.
- Ensure ground system connectivity and interoperability with space vehicle or airborne assets.
- Define and manage link budgets and RF frequency coordination.
- Capture, track, and manage ground system requirements using tools such as DOORS or JAMA.
- Prepare and present technical documentation for design reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
- Maintain configuration control of ground system baselines and support change management processes.
- Coordinate with systems engineers, software developers, RF engineers, and program managers across the program.
- Interface with government customers and prime contractors during technical reviews and program milestones.
- Support proposal efforts including technical writing, basis of estimate (BOE) development, and staffing.
Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Current TS/SCI or ability to obtain DoD TS from previously-held security clearance.
- 5 or more years of general experience.
- Experience with in orbit satellite systems or ground systems operations.
- Bachelors degree.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:- Familiar with command & telemetry.
- Familiar with flight dynamics.
- Familiar with planning & scheduling.
- Real-time C++ developer experience.
- Experience with Java.
- Experience with AWS cloud architect.
- Linux administration experience.
- Familiar with ground operations.
