# Ground Systems Engineer **Company:** [LV8D Solutions](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9daMRyPRaXS5RbxxcYK9de.md) **Location:** Chantilly, United States **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** Government Contract Positions [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/70172cf5-3347-4898-9157-9f122d152970) ## Description **Mission Context** LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Ground Systems Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations. **Position Overview** LV8D Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to provide engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor for ground software, system architectures, integration activities, and operational processes. The successful candidate will support complex ground system initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of critical mission capabilities. This role requires a strong understanding of ground-based space operations, systems engineering principles, software integration, and operational mission support. The engineer will also play a significant role in preserving institutional knowledge, and supporting branch-level planning and execution activities. Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. ## Requirements **Key Responsibilities** - Lead and support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations. - Provide technical expertise for ground software, operational workflows, system architectures, and mission support processes. - Plan and execute system integration activities involving software, networks, databases, and operational systems to ensure interoperability and mission readiness. - Support system verification, validation, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution efforts. - Evaluate existing architectures and engineering processes and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness. - Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission operators, software developers, systems engineers, and mission partners to define requirements and implement technical solutions. - Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, operational procedures, system configurations, and engineering artifacts. - Capture, document, and transfer critical program knowledge, engineering best practices, lessons learned, and operational insights to support long-term program sustainability. - Assist leadership in prioritizing engineering efforts and aligning technical activities with mission objectives and program goals. **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. - 9+ years of experience supporting ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations within the defense, intelligence, aerospace, or space domains. - Demonstrated experience supporting complex system integration and test activities within operational environments. - Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes. - Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations. - Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions. - Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts. - Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or FS polygraph; eligibility for required program access. - Travel up to 10% **Preferred Qualifications** - Familiarity with ground control systems, satellite operations, mission management systems, and command-and-control architectures. ## Benefits **Performance & Recognition** **Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities** Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance. **Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty** Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training. **Referral Bonus** Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral. **Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities** Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation. **Milestone Rewards** Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service. **Financial & Retirement Benefits** **Profit Sharing** Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting. **401(k) Company Match** The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting. **Career Development** The company invests in your professional growth through: - Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications. - Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. **Work-Life Balance** Support for a healthy work-life balance includes: - Flexible work hours - Competitive paid time off (PTO) - Company holidays **Health & Wellness Benefits** The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. **Medical Coverage** Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees **Dental & Vision** - Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. - Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. **Income Protection** - 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance - 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance **Life Insurance** - 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. - Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.