Satellite Ground System Engineer jobs in United States
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HX5, LLC · 6 hours ago

Satellite Ground System Engineer

HX5, LLC is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. They are currently seeking a qualified Satellite Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract, focusing on optimizing ground system elements and mission suites.

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Responsibilities

Support Innovation: Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework
Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities)
Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment
Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel
Collaborate and Integrate: Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies
Support Program Milestones: Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules

Qualification

Satellite ground systemsSystems engineeringRequirements analysisAgile methodologiesCloud computingSysMLMBSE toolsCritical thinkingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 3, or more, years of IT OR satellite experience
Must have 1, or more, years of experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems
Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles
Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be able to travel, including air travel up to 10%
Must have a valid Drivers License

Preferred

Have a Bachelor's, or higher, degree in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
Have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations
Have Space operations experience
Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework)
Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components
Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
Have work experience that includes effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges
Be familiar with Agile development methodologies
Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect
Have one, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance

Company

HX5, LLC

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HX5, LLC has specialized in providing professional support services to meet the needs of Federal Government organizations since its incorporation in 2004.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Margarita Howard
CEO & President
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