Senior Ground Segment Systems Engineer Job at BLUESTREAM PEOPLE (Berkshire)

Senior Segment Systems Engineer

As a Ground Segment Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of ground segment ...

Location

United Kingdom , Berkshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

BLUESTREAM PEOPLE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
Extensive experience in satellite ground systems engineering
Strong expertise in Mission Control Systems (preferably SCOS-2000), Mission Planning, and Ground Segment Architecture
Deep understanding of space mission design, development processes, and standard milestones
Proficiency in requirements engineering, system integration, verification, and validation

Job Responsibility

Lead & develop mission-critical ground systems, ensuring seamless operations
Define & manage requirements for the entire ground segment and its components
Act as a Product Owner/Technical Officer, liaising with external suppliers and supporting internal development teams
Bridge the gap between the Mission & Systems and Operations teams
Maintain project documentation, including verification & validation plans and test procedures
Participate in mission operations, ensuring success at the control centre

What we offer

Negotiable for the right experience

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer - GPS

CTSi is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with relevant system architecture deve...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

Not provided

Coherent Technical Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and nine (9) years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience
Active Secret Clearance
Experience working across space, ground, and user segment organizations to coordinate and identify system requirements and key performance parameters to ensure end-to-end mission performance requirements are met
Experience with system architecture development
Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams
Must be able to work well in multi-team setting, and willing to take on additional technical and administrative tasks/duties as needed
Space vehicle as well as other GPS related experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility
Must have a Secret clearance

Job Responsibility

Provide technical expertise and systems integration support to ensure an optimal integrated GPS System design
Contribute to the overarching approach and processes for integrating, synchronizing, tracking and analyzing dependencies across programmatic and organizational boundaries
Develop engineering and data models and populate them with up-to-date information to enable automated integration analyses
Provide technical support for test activities that characterize system performance
Perform and present data analysis that drive decisions on government programs
Support GPS Enterprise Risk & Opportunities management

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience)
Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave)
Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level
Experience in requirements and verification management
Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing
Ideally with system experience of in-orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations
A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures
Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science etc.
Good knowledge of requirements management

Job Responsibility

Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers
System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs
System engineering throughout all project phases: Requirements management and engineering
Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development
System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs
System assembly and integration
Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation
System commissioning and operations
Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades
Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme

Senior OPIR Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Acquisition En...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

170000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field (required). Work experience may be substituted for degree.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in development, implementation and integration of payload satellite and ground missions and launch missions, assembly, integration, launch & operations.
Must have an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance with current investigation.

Job Responsibility

Provide expert technical and acquisition support for OPIR space and ground segments across the full lifecycle (requirements, architecture, design, integration, test, and transition to operations).
Support government program managers with systems engineering analysis, technical trade studies, and risk assessments.
Evaluate contractor proposals, designs, interfaces, and verification approaches
provide informed recommendations to the government.
Participate in enterprise level testing and provide recommendations to government on resolution of issues
Perform assessment of contractor deliverable and design reviews.
Perform mission assessments of technical and schedule readiness for satellites and ground system.
Work with development contractors to witness factory performance testing, requirements verification, functional validation and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
Provide mission thread‑level judgment on OPIR architectural impacts, technical feasibility, and programmatic risk.
Help the government identify opportunities for digital engineering, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and risk‑reduction activities.

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Fulltime

Senior Satellite Ground Operational C2 Engineer

Astrion is seeking a Senior Ground Satellite Operational Command & Control Engin...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in satellite ground systems, C2 architectures, or space system engineering supporting USSF/DoD missions
BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical discipline
Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
Experience with space system operations, telemetry, tracking & commanding (TT&C), ground-to-space interfaces, and mission management systems
Understanding of DoD space acquisition frameworks and SETA support roles
System Integration & Test (I&T) experience across ground segment components
Familiarity with architectures supporting real-time space operations and defensive space mission systems

Job Responsibility

Provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) support for the SBI ground architecture and operational C2 systems
Support development and verification of satellite command, telemetry, mission planning, and data processing capabilities
Lead integration between ground segment, space segment, test environments, and operational units
Assist government leads in requirements development, traceability, and acceptance criteria
Review system designs, architecture artifacts, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), risk registers, and integration plans
Track system performance, evaluate technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions to government leadership
Participate in mission readiness exercises, test events, verification/validation, and operational acceptance activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cyber, space sensor, networking, and orbital operations engineering
Provide technical input to acquisition strategies, statements of work, milestone decisions, and fielding plans

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Fulltime

Senior C++ Engineer - Satellite Real-Time Control Systems

The Mission of the Senior C++ Engineer - Satellite Real-Time Control Systems ICE...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You love writing modern C++ and know what production-quality code looks like
Proven track record of shipping real-time control software for autonomous or safety-critical systems—satellites, drones, robotics, automotive…
Understand hard real-time constraints, latency budgeting and deterministic behaviour
Comfortable interfacing with sensors, actuators and embedded Linux environments
Champion of good engineering practice: rigorous testing at all levels, CI/CD, clear documentation
Ownership through full software lifecycle—from whiteboard concepts to on-orbit maintenance
Clear communicator who enjoys solving problems with colleagues across disciplines

Job Responsibility

Write and optimize real-time C++ code that meets strict determinism and latency budgets needed for safe and precise on-orbit execution
Build & own the software layer that bridges sensors, actuators and control algorithms - deterministic loops, telemetry pipelines and on-orbit autonomy
Drive quality through full development lifecycle: requirements → design → code → HIL/MIL testing → launch → on-orbit support
Collaborate with GNC, electronics, ground-segment and mission-ops engineers to debug, iterate and improve performance
Lead architecture evolution as our fleet and use-cases grow—refactor, optimise and introduce new technologies where they add value
Investigate anomalies: deep-dive into flight telemetry, reproduce issues on ground and roll out fixes that keep the constellation healthy

What we offer

Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
Yearly benefit budget to spend on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, etc
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time and resources for self-development, research, training, conferences, and certification schemes
Inspiring office environment with collaborative spaces and silent workspaces
Access to state-of-the-art labs and testing facilities
Opportunities to attend international space conferences

Fulltime

Mission Test Engineer Senior

Arcfield provides systems engineering, integration, and digital transformation a...

Location

United States , Colorado Springs

Salary:

103142.28 - 247849.36 USD / Year

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Requires 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with a PhD in a STEM field
Must possess and be able to maintain a secret clearance
Experience writing test strategies and plans, executing tests, analyzing data and summarizing results
Experience in system integration and transition approaches to accommodate End to End engineering and test of systems
Expertise in mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment
Experience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture
Verification, Validation and Transition experience within overall customer domain
Strong business acumen
ability to relate professionally inside the work environment with the customer and multiple internal and external mission partners
Strong analytical skills and ability to develop and formulate solutions for problems/issues

Job Responsibility

Supporting interface development, integration, and test activities with vendors and mission partners
Providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and test tools
Interacting with multiple organizations and contractors to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, conducting and coordinating meetings, and preparing/supporting recommendation briefings
Verifying and validating the system and ground segment requirements defined in the System Requirements Document (SRD)
Evaluating architecture, requirements, risks and opportunities, and processes to identify testing impacts
Defining testing activities and associated work products (e.g., strategies, plans, Requests for Change (RFC), procedures, checklists, RVTMs, briefings, etc.) for new and modified mission and service capabilities
Leading or supporting the execution of testing activities (e.g. Test events, Transitions, Milestone Readiness Events)
Preparing reports describing the results, risk assessment, discrepancy reporting and lessons learned of those VV&T activities
Supporting Cyber and Integration Test Requirements document for integration and test of systems with the broader enterprise
Leading specific integration and infrastructure test events—coordinating with Government identified stakeholders—to verify functionality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure interoperability across ground management and the space segment

What we offer

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement and Savings
Learning and Development opportunities
wellness programs

Fulltime

Lead Network Systems Engineer

Lead Network Systems Engineer at ICEYE, you will own and shape the evolution of ...

Location

Finland , Espoo

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressively senior experience in network engineering or systems architecture, with a proven record of owning complex hybrid environments
Deep expertise in on-prem network architecture, including routing, switching, firewalls, and secure connectivity
Proven experience with cloud networking (AWS preferred) and hybrid infrastructure design
Expertise with secure data transport and mission-critical operational networks
Strong command of Linux-based environments, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of designing resilient, high-availability systems
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex infrastructure concepts into clear strategies for technical and non-technical audiences

Job Responsibility

Own and shape the evolution of our company’s hybrid ground and cloud ground station network infrastructure
Define the technical strategy, architecture, and operational model that ensures secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity between ICEYE’s ground systems, data centers, cloud environments, and space segment
Drive technical direction, influence cross-functional design decisions, and set long-term standards for network reliability and performance

What we offer

Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
Yearly benefit budget to spend on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, etc
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time and resources for self-development, research, training, conferences, and certification schemes
Inspiring office environment with collaborative spaces and silent workspaces
Access to state-of-the-art labs and testing facilities
Opportunities to attend international space conferences

Fulltime

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