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Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic & Military Space Division to lead the satellite ground site which includes multiple ground stations. The successful candidate will have technical ownership of the ground site, serving as the single technical interface to government customers for all design, implementation and maintenance. This senior position is ideal for candidates with deep systems engineering expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams, resolve cross-cutting technical challenges, and drive successful program outcomes in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Serves as the technical authority for ground station infrastructure, design, implementation, and sustainment
Leads and manages the systems engineering activities across ground systems, infrastructure, and mission integration efforts
Develops and executes preventive and corrective maintenance programs for ground station assets
Oversees automated scheduler implementation, configuration control, and version alignment with mission stakeholders
Coordinates with software engineering teams for system updates, feature integration, and operational support
Plans and executes integration activities with mission partners, ensuring compatibility across systems and networks
Directs site acceptance testing and certification activities for 5m and 13m ground stations
Leads Change Configuration Board (CCB) processes, including change control implementation and stakeholder coordination
Develops system artifacts, including network diagrams, test plans, and certification documentation
Evaluates vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system-level requirements
Mentors mid-level and junior engineers, contributing to workforce development and improving organizational systems engineering capability
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
Advanced leadership capability, providing technical oversight as lead systems engineer on medium- to large-sized, high-complexity programs
Mastery of core systems engineering processes, including requirements development and verification, risk management, interface control, configuration management, and system trade studies
Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain technical baselines, and provide accurate cost and schedule inputs to program managers and proposal efforts
Skilled technical author with the ability to produce high-quality reports, documentation, design artifacts, and professional papers
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, contributing individually while strengthening team performance
Ability and willingness to travel
S. citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Experience with designing, building, operating and maintaining satellite ground stations
Experience with networking and cybersecurity infrastructure
Experience with ground system interfaces within cloud architecture
*This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
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