Job ID: 7456Date Posted: April17, 2026Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic & Military Space Division to lead the satellite ground site which includes multiple ground stations. The successful candidate will have technical ownership of the ground site, serving as the single technical interface to government customers for all design, implementation and maintenance. This senior position is ideal for candidates with deep systems engineering expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams, resolve cross-cutting technical challenges, and drive successful program outcomes in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.This position is in Albuquerque, NM, and work will be performed on Kirtland AFB.Key ResponsibilitiesServes as the technical authority for ground station infrastructure, design, implementation, and sustainmentLeads and manages the systems engineering activities across ground systems, infrastructure, and mission integration effortsDevelops and executes preventive and corrective maintenance programs for ground station assetsOversees automated scheduler implementation, configuration control, and version alignment with mission stakeholdersCoordinates with software engineering teams for system updates, feature integration, and operational supportPlans and executes integration activities with mission partners, ensuring compatibility across systems and networksDirects site acceptance testing and certification activities for 5m and 13m ground stationsEnsures compliance with AI&T requirements and oversees system‑level verification and validation effortsLeads Change Configuration Board (CCB) processes, including change control implementation and stakeholder coordinationDevelops system artifacts, including network diagrams, test plans, and certification documentationEvaluates vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system‑level requirementsMentors mid‑level and junior engineers, contributing to workforce development and improving organizational systems engineering capabilityResponsible for resolving issues/anomalies with the ground stationsLeads ground station documentation for frequency licensing approvalsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering or related science and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experienceAdvanced leadership capability, providing technical oversight as lead systems engineer on medium‑to large‑sized, high‑complexity programsMastery of core systems engineering processes, including requirements development and verification, risk management, interface control, configuration management, and system trade studiesStrong analytical and problem‑solving ability, with a proven track record of responding resourcefully to new challenges, changing requirements, and evolving program conditionsExceptional communication and relationship skills, able to relate effectively to stakeholders at all levels, preserve relationships under pressure, and clearly present technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiencesHighly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain technical baselines, and provide accurate cost and schedule inputs to program managers and proposal effortsSkilled technical author with the ability to produce high‑quality reports, documentation, design artifacts, and professional papersAbility to work independently and collaboratively, contributing individually while strengthening team performanceAbility and willingness to travelMust be a U.S. citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience with RF hardware and designExperience with National Security programs for the Space Force and/or Air ForceExperience with designing, building, operating and maintaining satellite ground stationsExperience with networking and cybersecurity infrastructureExperience with creating and managing user/operating manualsExperience with ground system interfaces within cloud architectureSalary Range$100,000 - $155,000 (salary commensurate based on education and experience)For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.#J-18808-Ljbffr