Ground Systems Engineer - Mission Control

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are :

EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery.  We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications.

We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts. This demands an ambitious team that thrives on challenges, takes ownership, and collaborates deeply.  EOI Space is looking for a Ground Systems Engineer to support the development and implementation of ground-based software, and subsequent ground spacecraft testing, to enable operations of EOI’s VLEO constellation.

What you will do :

This role is tasked with finalizing requirements, developing the design, and finalizing implementation in collaboration with EOI’s software team, for elements of EOI’s ground system related to mission control and flight dynamics. This position will act as the product manager for a subset of modules within EOI’s ground segment, responsible for defining capability needs, integration, and testing. The Ground Systems engineer will work extensively with EOI’s software team, other ground systems engineers, spacecraft systems engineers, and third-party vendors, in order to efficiently implement the capabilities within a lean engineering team. This role will evolve with the development lifecycle, transitioning to testing of the system with satellites in the lab and subsequently on-orbit.

Responsibilities :

Finalize requirements for portions of EOI’s ground segment; develop architecture and ICDs

Act as the product manager for ground segment components pertaining to spacecraft commanding and health monitoring, including Mission Control / Management and Flight Dynamics software

Develop solutions and documentation for complex data flows which inform the ground segment architecture and operation

Perform technical evaluations during the ground segment software procurement and development process

Communicate ground segment status and issues effectively with developers, managers, and end-users

Collaborate with EOI’s internal software team as well as third-party software / services providers; collaborate with other engineering disciplines and technical leadership

Manage incremental capability releases and software-level testing

Define and execute tests between the ground system and spacecraft, initially in software and evolving to various hardware testbeds

Ensure ground segment compatibility with EOI segments and third-party entities through collaboration with space segment, system integration, ground antenna network, and other SMEs

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

5+ years experience working on space systems; 3+ years experience explicitly with ground systems involved in operating LEO satellites

Strong engineering fundamentals, including proficiency in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics / kinematics, and proficiency with core satellite subsystems

Knowledge of ground segment architectures, particularly Mission Control / Management and Flight Dynamics software components

Expertise with collaborative project development tools such as Atlassian, Confluence and Jira

Proficiency in scripting using Python or Matlab

Experience with software and / or hardware testing

Technical writing aptitude, and the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with agile software development and CI / CD concepts

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on previous experience.  Pay ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

Work Location :

This is an onsite role to be located in Louisville, CO.

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