Satellite Systems Engineer

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Abacus Solutions Group is seeking a Satellite Ground Operations Systems Engineer to join the Space Systems Command/Prototype Ground team in designing, integrating, and maintaining advanced satellite ground command and control systems in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Your responsibility will be to support and oversee all information technology aspects of satellite ground system integration and maintenance, managing the hardware and software necessary to support mission partners at the appropriate classification level.

You’ll get to collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to design, develop, and maintain advanced satellite ground command and control systems, pioneering new possibilities in satellite technology and national security.

Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM

• $108K - $118K
• Full benefits package to include medical, dental, employer matching retirement plan, and more!
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay details.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system integration, implementation, and testing.
• Collaborating directly with project leads and technical teams to evaluate and implement solutions aligning with mission requirements.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to configure, test, integrate, and secure satellite ground systems.
• Advise on test strategies and methodologies, contributing to system readiness and resilience.
• Maintain alignment with customer goals by supporting Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network engineers, system admins, cyber specialists, and hardware technicians) to integrate, sustain, and modernize satellite ground systems.
• Lead efforts to create and maintain essential system documentation, including Interface Control Documents, network diagrams, and data flow diagrams.
• Develop Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) materials to document requirements, present technical solutions, and outline test and implementation strategies.
• Draft and maintain test plans, system procedures, and implementation schedules, ensuring successful integration and testing of space ground systems.
• Play an active role in technical meetings, reviews, and customer advising to enhance mission-critical systems’ functionality and compliance with engineering standards.