Senior Systems Engineer IV - Space Systems & Ground Infrastructure

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer IV based in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of large-scale space systems engineering, software integration, and mission-critical ground infrastructure supporting Earth observation programs.

You will contribute to the sustainment and enhancement of complex satellite ground systems that enable global environmental data collection and distribution for operational weather, climate, and ocean monitoring.

The position involves working across highly integrated software and hardware environments, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance in mission-critical operations.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, engineers, and product teams to define requirements, validate solutions, and translate mission needs into actionable system designs.

A strong emphasis is placed on systems engineering rigor, verification and validation activities, and cross-functional coordination across multiple technical domains.

This is a high-impact role supporting space programs that directly contribute to national scientific, environmental, and operational objectives.

Accountabilities

• Support the design, sustainment, and enhancement of large-scale, complex ground systems supporting satellite command, control, communications, and data processing
• Collaborate with software engineering teams working across Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, and NoSQL technologies to ensure system integration and performance
• Design and support microservices and web services architectures, including REST, SOAP, and XML-based systems
• Participate in cloud-based deployments and infrastructure design, including Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry environments
• Lead or support verification and validation efforts for integrated software and hardware systems, ensuring compliance with mission requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders and product teams to define minimum viable requirements and translate them into structured user stories
• Develop and execute system-level test strategies, including RVTM, test reporting, and metrics tracking for large-scale test events
• Contribute to systems engineering documentation such as SEMP, test plans, test procedures, and mission readiness materials
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across systems security, mission systems, logistics, safety, and reliability teams

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• Support mission operations and continuous system improvement for high-availability, mission-critical space systems
  
  

Requirements

• 8-15+ years of experience in systems engineering, enterprise information systems, or large-scale mission-critical environments
• Strong background in designing, integrating, and validating complex software and hardware systems
• Hands-on or leadership experience with software development environments using Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases
• Experience with cloud and containerized environments, including Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design (REST, SOAP, XML)
• Proven experience leading or supporting system verification and validation efforts in complex environments
• Experience working with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into actionable system specifications
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, testing methodologies, and lifecycle development practices
• Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation such as test plans, system engineering management plans, and related artifacts
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments involving security, logistics, and mission assurance functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in highly technical, mission-critical settings
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
• Fully remote work arrangement (as defined by contract)
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant space and Earth observation programs
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace, satellite, and mission systems engineering projects
• Collaborative engineering culture with a focus on innovation and technical excellence
• Work on high-impact systems supporting real-world environmental and climate monitoring missions
• Participation in complex, large-scale engineering programs across leading space industry partners
• Strong focus on autonomy, ownership, and end-to-end systems responsibility
  
  

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