Satellite Ground System Engineer

Waypoint Sierra Consultants

Job Description

The Satellite Ground System Engineer plays a critical role within the satellite systems and ground operations teams, focusing on the software and systems aspects of satellite ground systems. This full-time position in El Segundo involves design, development, operations, and maintenance phases, emphasizing system integration, signal processing, and network configuration. The engineer will work extensively in a SCIF environment, supporting mission planning, control, and telemetry processing, while ensuring system performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

Integrate and test satellite ground systems and software components
Perform signal analysis and network configuration for ground stations
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system upgrades and testing procedures
Troubleshoot issues and monitor system performance
Coordinate with satellite systems and ground operations teams for seamless operations
Support mission planning, mission control, antenna contact planning, and telemetry processing

Required Qualifications

8-15 years of experience in satellite ground system engineering, software, integration, test, or operations
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Expertise in satellite communication systems, ground station operations, and signal processing
Proven skills in network configuration, systems integration, and troubleshooting
Strong project management, technical documentation, and team collaboration abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills
U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI held within the last six months and eligible for reissuance
Willingness to work full-time within a SCIF environment in El Segundo

\nCompany Description

Waypoint Sierra Consultants provides professional aerospace services for the most demanding missions, supporting the acquisition, integration, and operation of the world’s most advanced space systems for defense and intelligence applications. We provide system engineering and integration support to numerous USSF space missions. Our team assists in all mission phases, from pre-acquisition through launch-site integration and on-orbit operations.

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