The Tech7 Company

Systems Engineer

• Develop and maintain requirements for mission planning systems supporting MILSATCOM resource allocation, access scheduling, and payload configuration
• Support engineering of mission planning tools for satellite access planning, terminal-to-satellite resource assignment, and frequency/bandwidth allocation
• Analyze and model satellite coverage, link availability, and communications resource conflicts across MILSATCOM constellations
• Support development and refinement of scheduling and deconfliction algorithms for competing mission planning requests
• Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents between mission planning systems, satellite control networks, and terminal segments
• Support integration of mission planning software with satellite command and control and TT&C systems
• Perform trade studies evaluating mission planning tool architecture, automation approaches, and system performance
• Support Verification & Validation of mission planning software and algorithm updates
• Evaluate and document system risks, coordinating mitigation strategies with government stakeholders
• Support technical reviews related to mission planning system upgrades and sustainment
• Coordinate with RF engineering, flight dynamics, and satellite operations teams on link budget, orbital geometry, and resource availability inputs
• Support cybersecurity compliance, including RMF/ATO documentation as applicable
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and reports for government program office review
• Collaborate with prime contractors, support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force
• Lead architecture, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical satellite mission planning systems; guide technical direction and mentor engineers

Mission Planning Systems Engineer