Senior Ground System Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Ground Systems Engineer supporting critical ground system development for Aerospace Corporation. Collaborating with government and contractors while ensuring operationally dominant space capabilities are delivered.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • Colorado, New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system
Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
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)
Solicit and oversee members of the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems the local program office may find difficult to solve
Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES-2)
Interface with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field is required
Space experience is required (satellite ground development and operations)
12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
Demonstrated ability to work within teams
Demonstrated ability to work 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
This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringprogram managementground system designmission concept of operationsprototype testingflight operationsrisk managementcloud environment integrationsatellite ground developmenttechnical writing

Soft Skills

team collaborationinterpersonal communicationoral communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilitystakeholder engagementstatus reporting

Certifications

BS degree in engineeringBS degree in mathematicsBS degree in physical sciencesTS/SCI security clearanceSAP eligibility