Satellite Communications System Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!  

*Please note, this position is Contingent upon award. Position in slated to begin March-June 2027.*
Job Summary: 

Infinity is excited about the opportunity to support the Mission System Research and Development Support contract at the Blossom Point Satellite Command and Tracking Facility (BPTF) in Welcome, Maryland.

As we prepare for this opportunity, we're looking to connect with members of the incumbent workforce who are interested in joining our team. If you are currently supporting the BPTF mission, we encourage you to submit your resume and explore the opportunity to continue this important mission with us.

We also welcome interest from experienced professionals who are not currently assigned to BPTF but have the skills and passion to contribute to this mission. We'd be glad to hear from you and discuss potential opportunities.

Join us as we continue to make meaningful and positive impacts to critical national security and space operations programs!

The systems engineer is part of technical team and will assist with integrating new missions into the baseline, planning system upgrades, identify requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software. Assists with the analyses to evaluate needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

Key Responsibilities: 

System Design & Implementation: 

• Design, develop, and implement system architectures that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements. 
• Customer needs analysis, requirements capture and management, OPSCON/CONOPS development, traceability throughout from system to component level, modeling and simulation, verification criteria, requirements sell-off, deployment validation, O&M documentation.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance system capabilities and performance.
• Ensure system designs align with security, compliance, and industry best practices.

System Maintenance & Optimization: 

• Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and upgrades to ensure stability and security.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement system testing protocols to validate functionality and security.

Troubleshooting & Support: 

• Diagnose and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
• Provide technical support for network, hardware, and software configurations.
• Document system issues, resolutions, and preventative measures to enhance future troubleshooting efforts.

Project Management & Collaboration: 

• Manages and trades off performance, cost, schedule, risk and other system attributes to achieve an optimal solution that meets stakeholder needs and aligns with organizational goals.
• Manage system integration projects, ensuring seamless deployment and interoperability of technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess system requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize system enhancements and align program goals.

Documentation & Compliance: 

• Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including technical specifications, configurations, and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, science discipline or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of experience with spacecraft ground stations systems and networks
• Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI
• Required Skills:
• Technical background in ground station system and subsystem design and development for spacecraft telemetry, tracking and communications.
  
• Strong knowledge of system design, integration, and architecture.
• Experience with system security, data protection protocols, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in network infrastructure, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for system management.
• Experience with Neptune.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
• Certifications in systems engineering (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with occasional on-site work in data centers or with hardware systems.
• May require after-hours or weekend work to address critical system issues or deployments.
• Some travel may be necessary to support system installations or meet with stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of IT equipment or hardware components (up to 25 lbs).

Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs.