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If you like hard problems, advanced technology, and real mission impact — you’ll fit in.\nSupport to Intel and DoD Communities Satellite and Ground Systems Technical and Programmatic Expertise Located in Washington, DC area What We Do Core capabilities we deliver across space programs — from architecture through operations.\nTranslate mission goals into requirements, interfaces, and verification plans that teams can execute.\nSupport spacecraft bus and payload engineering across design, integration, test, and deployment.\nAcquisition Shape decisions and artifacts that move procurements from intent to award with confidence.\nProgram Support Develop strategies to plan, program, budget, and execute complex systems.\nModeling and Simulation Run trades and performance analyses to de‑risk decisions and quantify mission outcomes early.\nData Analytics Turn operational and engineering data into decision‑ready insights and measurable improvements.\nOpen Positions We're hiring to fill the following positions over the next few months. 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