Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer

Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer

Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer

Company Overview

We are located just north of Atlanta, GA and we are a publicly traded communications company that has proudly been in business for over 20 years! We are on a mission to provide the highest quality service possible and bridging the digital divide across the globe. We work across a variety of different industries and we are one of the global leaders in our space that is constantly innovating and working with the latest technologies.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, verification, and sustainment of ground station capabilities that support mission command, control, telemetry, and RF communications. The role focuses on system-level engineering for ground segment hardware and software, ensuring reliable RF links, antenna performance, and system interoperability across mission profiles. The senior engineer will drive requirements definition, trade studies, MBSE-based design activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, fielded ground station solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering for ground station projects from concept through deployment, including requirements development, allocation, and verification.
• Perform RF system analysis and characterization for links, antennas, amplifiers, and receivers to ensure performance meets mission requirements.
• Develop and execute integration and test plans (laboratory and field) for ground segment hardware and software; troubleshoot and resolve electrical and RF issues.
• Conduct trade studies and system-level design decisions using MBSE approaches and model-based artifacts.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, and operations teams to ensure interface compatibility and mission readiness.
• Prepare technical documentation, interface control documents, test reports, and presentations for stakeholders and program management.
• Mentor junior engineers, review engineering deliverables, and promote best practices in systems engineering and configuration management.
• Support proposals, planning, and sustainment activities including lifecycle planning, obsolescence mitigation, and field support.
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and integrators to source components (antennas, RF subsystems) and validate vendor solutions for system fit.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety procedures, and program security requirements.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline; MS preferred.
• Required: 5+ years of systems engineering experience with significant hands-on work in ground station or satellite ground segment programs.
• Required: Demonstrated expertise in Ground Station design, RF engineering, and troubleshooting RF links and antennas.
• Required: Proficient in RF analysis and test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators) and experience characterizing antenna performance.
• Preferred: Experience as a Ground Station Systems Engineer or working on ground station systems and operations.
• Preferred: Familiarity with MBSE tools and practices, model-based design, and requirements management.
• Preferred: Experience with Matlab for analysis and modeling.
• Preferred: Experience with requirements and verification tools such as DOORS and JAMA.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Radio Frequency theory, antenna design, and electrical engineering best practices.
• Preferred: Experience supporting ARSTRAT or similar operational military/space command and control environments.
• Preferred: Proven ability to lead technical teams, write proposals, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active or eligible for security clearance is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k w/ match
• Potential for RSUs

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/27/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team atto make arrangements.

Salary

$150000 - $275000 USD per year

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