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Design, develop, and model mission‑critical ground software for space systems. Integrate mission‑planning workflows and operational constraints, debug and integrate large distributed systems, lead task management and mentor team members, and create modular, reusable software architectures while performing software design and modeling analysis.

Manage and lead a team (~15) of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Responsible Design Engineers supporting space vehicle integration, test, and launch. Provide technical leadership, staffing, resource planning, design oversight (3D CAD, structural analysis, GD&T), fabrication/vendor support, and mentor staff. Oversee test campaign execution, readiness, and cross-discipline collaboration while ensuring schedule alignment and risk mitigation.

Develop, test, and deploy mission-planning software on Windows. Maintain CI/CD pipelines, build/test environments, installers, and automated test suites. Support formal test events, troubleshoot systems, integrate third-party hardware/software, and collaborate in Agile scrums; may act as Scrum Master and produce contract deliverables.

Perform accounts receivable and payable for classified programs, process sensitive vendor payments, prepare and submit classified billings, reconcile payables/receivables, monitor cash for government contracts, post journal entries, support audits, and participate in special projects.

Designs and supports mixed Linux and Windows computer systems for space systems testing. Manages network configurations, user accounts, shared drives, and EGSE test set integrations. Provides on-site floor support, troubleshooting, and 24x7 on-call coverage during critical tests. Requires travel (~10%) and active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph.

Design, build, integrate, test, install and maintain rack-based communications hardware and cabling in lab and field environments. Produce drawings and BOMs, perform signal/power analysis, verify systems, troubleshoot complex issues, support site integration and provide stakeholder briefings. On-site role requiring travel and active security clearance.

Lead MBSE efforts using Cameo to develop SysML Activity, IBD, and BDD models, translate requirements into hardware/software architectures, support cyber/Zero-Trust mapping (NIST/JSIG), assist cloud integration (Azure), automate test environment provisioning, integrate model validation into CI/CD, plan integration tests, produce ICDs, and mentor junior engineers.

Develop and execute software test plans and procedures, perform SW/HW integration and troubleshooting, build automated test approaches and CI/CD data collection, run developmental and acceptance tests, document and resolve software issues, and provide on-site field and customer support.

Design, build, integrate, test, install, and maintain communications hardware and rack-based systems. Create drawings/BOMs, specify cabling and cooling, perform signal/power analysis, system verification, lab/field integration, troubleshooting, and stakeholder briefings. On-site role with travel and clearance requirements.

Lead and oversee electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft hardware. Develop and execute test plans/procedures, coordinate engineering disciplines, support mission control, troubleshoot anomalies, and present test data to stakeholders. Provide schedule oversight and ensure safety and clean-room protocols during test and launch phases.