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Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site/Office)
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill in a Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) System Engineer position that just opened in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will Lead system architecture, design, and requirements development for Common Ground Enterprise (CGE) Command and Control (C2) systems. To be considered, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15203, Hybrid
Position: Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) System Engineer
Contract: 12 months or longer
Pay: $97.69/hour
CLEARANCE: N/A
Position Overview
Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services that enable mission success across all domains of operation. Supporting critical U.S. Department of Defense aerospace and missile defense initiatives, our client partners with industry leaders to push the boundaries of innovation in defense and scientific systems.
With a highly skilled global workforce, our client fosters a culture built on trust, integrity, alignment, and transparency. Team members benefit from a collaborative environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded, and where a shared sense of purpose drives mission success. If you are motivated by solving complex technical challenges in support of national security, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Role and Position Objectives
As a Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) System Engineer, you will be a key contributor on a cross-functional engineering team supporting U.S. missile defense and space command programs. This role focuses on the design, architecture, integration, and lifecycle ownership of Command and Control (C2) systems within a Common Ground Enterprise (CGE) environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
Citizenship Requirement
Technical Skills and Experience (Preferred)
What Sets You Apart
Workplace Options
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
#SPC1
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15203, Hybrid
Position: Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) System Engineer
Contract: 12 months or longer
Pay: $97.69/hour
CLEARANCE: N/A
Position Overview
Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services that enable mission success across all domains of operation. Supporting critical U.S. Department of Defense aerospace and missile defense initiatives, our client partners with industry leaders to push the boundaries of innovation in defense and scientific systems.
With a highly skilled global workforce, our client fosters a culture built on trust, integrity, alignment, and transparency. Team members benefit from a collaborative environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded, and where a shared sense of purpose drives mission success. If you are motivated by solving complex technical challenges in support of national security, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Role and Position Objectives
As a Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) System Engineer, you will be a key contributor on a cross-functional engineering team supporting U.S. missile defense and space command programs. This role focuses on the design, architecture, integration, and lifecycle ownership of Command and Control (C2) systems within a Common Ground Enterprise (CGE) environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead system architecture, design, and requirements development for Common Ground Enterprise (CGE) Command and Control (C2) systems
- Support end-to-end systems engineering ownership, from concept development through integration, test, deployment, and sustainment
- Design and support command queues, C2 automation, and telemetry archival schemas for large satellite constellations, including system hardening
- Support Command and Control (C2) system development, integration, and test activities
- Collaborate closely with software, hardware, integration, and test teams in fast-paced program environments
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) field
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience
- OR Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
- Agile development experience preferred
Citizenship Requirement
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within secure facilities
Technical Skills and Experience (Preferred)
- Common Ground Enterprise (CGE) system architecture and C2 requirements development
- Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) C2 tools such as OpenC3 or similar platforms
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with space and missile defense Command and Control systems
- Knowledge of industry and government standards, including:
- CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems)
- XTCE (XML Telemetric and Command Exchange)
- cFS (Core Flight System)
- Experience with STTC (S-band) RF systems
- Understanding of full lifecycle systems engineering ("cradle-to-grave") ownership
What Sets You Apart
- Experience creating and managing Space-to-Ground and Ground-to-Antenna Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Background in operational space command or aerospace mission environments
- Hands-on experience with COTS-based, microservices-driven C2 architectures
- Familiarity with modern data and infrastructure technologies, including:
- InfluxDB, Kafka, Redis
- Kubernetes and containerized systems
- Cloud environments (AWS, Red Hat OpenShift Platform - RHOSP)
- Experience integrating COTS solutions in lab or operational environments alongside integration and test teams
- Knowledge of antenna system build-out, operations, and interfaces, including Ground Entry Point (GEP) as a service
Workplace Options
- Remote or Hybrid work arrangement available
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
#SPC1
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