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Astrion is seeking a Senior Ground Satellite Operational Command & Control Engineer to join our team supporting the Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program in Huntsville, AL. This role provides direct engineering support to U.S. Space Force and program leadership for the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of ground command & control (C2) systems enabling on-orbit missile defense operations. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor ensuring mission assurance for next-generation space defense capabilities, supporting system readiness, operational architecture development, and integration of SBI mission systems across ground and space segments.
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
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
Nice to have:
MS in Engineering or related discipline
Experience with missile defense operations, OPIR, MDA, SDA, or defensive space programs
Background in Space C2 system development (e.g., JMS, NSDC, or equivalent)
Experience with on-orbit test planning, mission readiness events, and operational acceptance
Familiarity with digital engineering, MBSE (SysML), and interface control documents (ICDs)
Ability to coordinate across government, FFRDC, and industry partners
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