Ground Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at application date
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
  • 9+ years of experience in ground systems engineering or related fields
  • Experience in complex system integration and test activities
  • Strong grasp of systems engineering principles and software lifecycles
  • Knowledge of operational ground systems and space mission operations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate mission-critical ground systems for space operations
  • Provide engineering expertise throughout the system lifecycle
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams
  • Ensure sustainability of mission capabilities
  • Preserve institutional knowledge related to ground systems
  • Support branch-level planning and execution activities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Work in a dynamic and innovative space program
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Contributions to mission-critical projects
  • Ability to support the defense/intelligence space domain
Full Job Description
Overview

SPA has an immediate need for a Ground Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

SPA is looking for a Ground Systems Engineer with Space Domain experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program. The Ground Systems Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations. This position provides engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor for ground software, system architectures, integration activities, and operational processes.

The successful candidate will support complex ground system initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of critical mission capabilities. This role requires a strong understanding of ground-based space operations, systems engineering principles, software integration, and operational mission support. The engineer will also play a significant role in preserving institutional knowledge, and supporting branch-level planning and execution activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application
    • Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 9+ years of experience supporting ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations within the defense/intelligence space domain
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex system integration and test activities within operational environments
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes
  • Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with ground control systems, satellite operations, mission management systems, and command-and-control architectures

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