Satellite Ground System Engineer

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer to join our Client's team.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As a Satellite Ground System Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions for critical satellite ground system elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented Ground System Engineer who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter, comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception to implementation, and possess a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, here is your chance. We are seeking a problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, eager to learn and contribute within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position.

Description of Duties:

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

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with the 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

Desired Requirements:

• 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 the 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+).

This position is expected to pay $115,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Pay Range: $65/hr-$70/hr