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# Ground Segment Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Alton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Data Processing
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbb07bdef369eb9d903706d83f26c4cc14/eaa

## About the Role

* Ground segment architecture and design.
 * Ground control and mission control systems.
 * TT&C and communications systems.
 * Payload data handling and processing.
 * Systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
 * Ground segment standards and industry best practice.
 * Requirements engineering and architecture frameworks.
 * System integration, verification and validation.
 * Cloud, virtualised and distributed system architectures.
 * Cyber security considerations for mission-critical systems.

## Description

* Work within the Ground Segment domain, supporting the architecture, design, development and evolution of ground systems for current and future space missions.
 * Apply systems engineering principles across the full ground segment lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through to integration, verification and acceptance.
 * Develop robust, scalable and maintainable ground segment solutions that meet mission, customer and operational needs.
 * Contribute to the definition of ground segment architectures, interfaces and technical solutions across a range of mission applications.
 * Apply knowledge of ground segment standards, engineering best practice and industry approaches to system development.
 * Work collaboratively with software, infrastructure, mission and systems engineers to deliver integrated ground segment capabilities.
 * Support the development of next-generation ground segment products, services and mission capabilities.
 * Develop expertise across a broad range of ground segment functions including mission control, TT&C, mission planning, payload operations, data processing and automation.