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JOB TITLE: Chief Software Engineer, Space Ground Systems
The Chief Software Engineer, Space Ground Systems, serves as the technical lead for the space ground systems team, overseeing high-impact ground C2 systems for Space Domain Awareness, space control, and dynamic space operations. This role involves driving technology developments through design, build, test, and delivery for operational ground segments, including mission planning, scheduling services, and modular backend platforms. The engineer will manage the full program lifecycle, from proposals through deployment into classified environments. Key responsibilities include architecting distributed backend systems, telemetry processing pipelines, and command and control workflows. Required technical skills include proficiency in Go, C++, Python, Rust, or Java, alongside experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and REST. The role addresses critical problems in satellite command and control, state replication, and cybersecurity within contested, multi-level secure mission environments.
Lead technical execution and architecture for Space Domain Awareness, space control, and dynamic RPO mission support.
Drive the engineering lifecycle for ground segments from initial architecture trades to operational deployment in classified environments.
Provide technical oversight for all program phases including proposals, SRR, PDR, CDR, integration testing, and security accreditation.
Develop technical strategies and roadmaps to leverage existing and new technologies for customer mission areas.
Manage the development of backend services, operator workflows, and mission data platforms for ground C2 systems.
Perform system-level trade studies to balance risk, cost, schedule, performance, and security requirements.
Provide technical mentorship and oversight to a multi-disciplinary engineering team throughout the program lifecycle.
Collaborate with orbital teams to ensure seamless space-to-ground integration and end-to-end mission solutions.
What we're looking for
Demonstrated track record architecting and delivering defense/IC ground systems for satellite C2.
Deep domain expertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space control C2 workflows, and RPO mission planning.
Technical familiarity with satellite command & control architectures, telemetry processing, and mission planning across LEO, GEO, and cislunar regimes.
Strong understanding of USSF and IC ground enterprise systems such as LGS, NOVA/SuperNOVA, and EPOCH.
Experience with defense ground system accreditation processes including DISA STIGs, NIST RMF, ICD 503, and Cross Domain Solutions.
Production experience building backend systems in Go, C++, Python, Rust, or Java with proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and REST.
Proven technical leadership experience on US Government, DoD, or IC space ground contracts.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).