Data Processing Systems Engineer

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Data Processing Systems Engineer BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with K .Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

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Data Processing Systems Engineer Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

Position Overview K  is seeking a System Engineer supporting a data processing software application in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in‑person interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations.

Why You'll Love This Role You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have global impact.

Core Responsibilities Candidates must have strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and teamwork emphasis. Candidates must also be able to integrate into a highly skilled software development team.

Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints

Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans

Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions

Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing

Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones

Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration

Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements

Plan and coordinate work of engineers; mentor and train team members

Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications

Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts

Strong understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles

Desired Skills Project Management Professional (PMP) certification AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification

Agile software methodology experience

Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures and containerization

Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development

Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates

Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and internationalSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSThreeyears of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national…