Qwaltec is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to join the technical team supporting satellite ground station operations for a Department of War customer. You will assist with integrating new missions into the ground system baseline, planning system upgrades, and identifying requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software. This role blends hands-on systems engineering with mission-level thinking: performing analyses to define system performance requirements, integrating technical parameters, and ensuring compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. This position is fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with integrating new missions into the ground system baseline • Plan system upgrades and identify requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software • Perform analyses to evaluate needs and define system performance requirements • Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and program management across the spacecraft and ground system life cycle Requirements • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, a science discipline, or related field • 5 years of experience with spacecraft ground station systems and networks • Technical background in ground station system and subsystem design and development for spacecraft telemetry, tracking, and communications • Active Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required • U.S. Citizenship required • Ability to work fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area Preferred Qualifications: • Experience integrating new missions or capabilities into an operational ground system baseline • Familiarity with RF, network, and command and control subsystems in satellite ground stations • Experience developing systems engineering documentation such as requirements, interface specifications, and test plans Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive benefits package • Professional development support and training budget • Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, women-owned small business at the forefront of space operations