GPS Ground Systems SME (OCX / Control Segment SME)

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.  

At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.

Stellar Solutions is seeking a GPS Ground Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization and operational transition of the GPS control segment, including integration of the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) and future OCX Block 3F capabilities supporting GPS IIIF satellites.

This role will support mission operations integration, ground system engineering, and operational transition activities as the Space Force transitions from legacy ground systems to the modernized OCX architecture.

Key Responsibilities

OCX Ground System Expertise

Provide subject matter expertise supporting the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) including system integration, operational readiness activities, cybersecurity posture, and ground architecture improvements.

Control Segment Integration

Support engineering and integration of the GPS control segment including Master Control Stations, Monitor Stations, Ground Antennas, and satellite command and telemetry systems.

Mission Operations and Transition to Operations

Support planning and execution of Satellite Control Authority (SCA), Transition to Operations (TTO), Operational Acceptance (OA), Initial Operational Capability (IOC), and Full Operational Capability (FOC).

Integrated Test and Verification

Support development and execution of end-to-end testing across the GPS enterprise including integration test planning, operational readiness exercises, system validation, and mission rehearsal activities.

Ground System Engineering

Provide engineering expertise in satellite command and telemetry systems, ground system architecture, networked control systems, ground-to-space communications, and ground software systems.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in satellite ground systems or mission operations
• Experience with space command and control systems
• Knowledge of GPS control segment architecture
• Systems engineering experience supporting space programs
• Experience supporting integration and operational testing
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with OCX development or operations
• Experience supporting GPS constellation operations
• Familiarity with Mission Delta 31 or SSC programs
• Experience with satellite mission operations systems
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for space systems
• Experience with Jira / Confluence or similar engineering tools

Clearance Required

• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Location

This position is expected to be on site in El Segundo, CA and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States

Compensation:
The typical salary range for this position is USD $150,000 - $175,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all in addition to annual salary).

Deliverables will be in the format of reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction.