Satellite Communications System Engineer

Infinity Systems Engineering

Satellite Communications System Engineer at Infinity integrating new missions and performance of ground station systems. Involving system design, maintenance, and collaboration with technical teams.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeWelcome • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudITSMTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The systems engineer is part of technical team and will assist with integrating new missions into the baseline, planning system upgrades, identify requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software.
Assists with the analyses to evaluate needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
Design, develop, and implement system architectures that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
Customer needs analysis, requirements capture and management, OPSCON/CONOPS development, traceability throughout from system to component level, modeling and simulation, verification criteria, requirements sell-off, deployment validation, O&M documentation.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance system capabilities and performance.
Ensure system designs align with security, compliance, and industry best practices.
Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and upgrades to ensure stability and security.
Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
Develop and implement system testing protocols to validate functionality and security.
Diagnose and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Provide technical support for network, hardware, and software configurations.
Document system issues, resolutions, and preventative measures to enhance future troubleshooting efforts.
Manages and trades off performance, cost, schedule, risk and other system attributes to achieve an optimal solution that meets stakeholder needs and aligns with organizational goals.
Manage system integration projects, ensuring seamless deployment and interoperability of technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess system requirements and provide technical solutions.
Work with stakeholders to prioritize system enhancements and align program goals.
Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including technical specifications, configurations, and user manuals.
Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection policies, and regulatory requirements.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, science discipline or related field
5+ years of experience with spacecraft ground stations systems and networks
Active TS/SCI
Technical background in ground station system and subsystem design and development for spacecraft telemetry, tracking and communications.
Strong knowledge of system design, integration, and architecture.
Experience with system security, data protection protocols, and compliance standards.
Proficiency in network infrastructure, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex systems.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Preferred: Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for system management.
Preferred: Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred: Familiarity with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
Preferred: Certifications in systems engineering (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.
Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid monthly Medical and Dental premiums for you AND your family.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors
Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation – and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.
Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)
Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!
Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program!
Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity’s success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan.

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Hard Skills & Tools

system designsystem integrationsystem architectureground station systemsnetwork infrastructurecloud computingvirtualization technologiesautomation toolsscripting languagesDevOps practices

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiesteamwork abilitiesproject managementtime management

Certifications

TS/SCICCNAMCSEAWS Certified Solutions Architect