About this opportunity
The Aerospace Corporation lists this Sr. Ground System Engineer opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ground Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering)
Location: Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, or Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires full‑time on‑site presence.
What You’ll Be Doing
Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system.
Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations.
Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support.
Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development and integration efforts in a commercial cloud environment.
Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
Work closely with Program Manager (O‑5) and liaise with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter.
Present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O‑6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES‑2).
Oversee members of the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) as needed.
Why You Need to Be Successful
BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field.
Space experience (satellite ground development and operations) and 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management.
Demonstrated ability to work within teams and in a highly dynamic program office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information.
Travel is required.
Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility.
U.S. citizenship.
How You Can Stand Out
Advanced degree in a technical discipline (engineering, science or math).
Extensive satellite operations experience including satellite ground system development and/or testing.
Extensive satellite design/integration experience.
Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems.
Excellent personal technical reputation and record of personal technical achievement.
Program office and management experience.
Working knowledge of Aerospace Corporation subject matter experts and laboratory operations.
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation, please contact us by phone at or by email at
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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