{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd733b2b6dbd23e5a9d93cb4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd733b2b6dbd23e5a9d93cb4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd733b2b6dbd23e5a9d93cb4","title":"Program Systems Engineering Lead","description":"Lynker Technologies\nProgram Systems Engineering Lead\nUS-MD-Greenbelt\nJob ID: 2026-1673\nType: Full-Time\n# of Openings: 1\nGreenbelt\nOverview\nLynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Systems Engineering Lead to join our growing team. The preferred candidate will be situated locally in Greenbelt, MD, and able to work either hybrid or on site. This position provides senior-level engineering, scientific, and programmatic support to the NOAA Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Program, working directly with the LEO Senior Scientist and LEO Chief Systems Engineer across systems engineering, mission science, and algorithm management — from architecture and requirements through launch, operations, and transition. This position is contingent upon contract award, and will proceed once the contract is awarded.\nResponsibilities\n\nAssess the societal/economic benefits of LEO data and prepare value assessment reports of LEO observations.\nSupport the LEO Senior Scientist in communicating mission science data effectiveness and customer applications, and in bridging the research and operations communities.\nReview LEO system implementation plans, operational concepts, orbit/attitude determination requirements, launch and early operations procedures, and configuration management.\nSupport the LEO Chief Systems Engineer with technical documentation, software engineering process/metrics review, requirements analysis, system architecture and concept of operations, and subject matter expertise on operations, direct broadcast, and frequency management.\nCoordinate with NOAA/NASA LEO Program and Project Scientists and algorithm science staff to ensure consistency in Program Systems Engineering (PSE) and science efforts.\nProvide subject matter expertise on system installation, integration, testing, and transition to operations, and support acquisition planning activities.\nConsult with NOAA stakeholders on strategies to mitigate the sale of RF spectrum targeted for commercial use.\nServe as liaison among the LEO Program, Flight Project, Ground Segment, STAR Science Team Leads, NESDIS OCS/SAE, and external groups on algorithm/data product performance, system interfaces, and requirements verification.\nAssess sensor performance waivers and anomalies affecting data products; guide Flight Project on sensor test, calibration, and characterization adequacy.\nContribute to LEO Algorithm Management Project policy/strategy and document algorithms and technical reports.\nProvide project management support (schedules, risks, issue resolution) for development, verification, calibration, validation, and maintenance of LEO science algorithms and data products.\n\nQualifications\nThe Program Systems Engineering Lead selected should have the following:\n\nAdvanced degree (or equivalent experience) in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or physical/environmental science, with 15 20 years experience related to the above requirements\n\nThe Ideal Program Systems Engineering Lead will have the following:\n\nDeep knowledge of satellite systems engineering — orbit/attitude determination, launch and early operations, and configuration management.\nStrong mission science/Earth observation background, able to translate data effectiveness into operational and customer applications.\nExperience with software engineering standards, metrics, and requirements analysis in a government/aerospace environment.\nWorking knowledge of sensor and Environmental Data Record (EDR) algorithm management, including calibration and validation.\nProven ability to serve as technical liaison across multiple organizations (NOAA, NASA, Flight/Ground, science teams) and align stakeholder requirements.\nFamiliarity with direct broadcast services, frequency/spectrum management, and RF spectrum policy.\nStrong project management, technical writing, and briefing/review-board skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.\n\nAbout Lynker\nLynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.\nWe focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities creatively and effectively.\nLynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:\n\nPersonalized career growth plans for every employee\n\nLynker is an E-Verify employer.\nLynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. 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With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Systems Engineering Lead to join our growing team. The preferred candidate will be situated locally in Greenbelt, MD, and able to work either hybrid or on site. This position provides senior-level engineering, scientific, and programmatic support to the NOAA Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Program, working directly with the LEO Senior Scientist and LEO Chief Systems Engineer across systems engineering, mission science, and algorithm management — from architecture and requirements through launch, operations, and transition. This position is contingent upon contract award, and will proceed once the contract is awarded.\nResponsibilities\n\nAssess the societal/economic benefits of LEO data and prepare value assessment reports of LEO observations.\nSupport the LEO Senior Scientist in communicating mission science data effectiveness and customer applications, and in bridging the research and operations communities.\nReview LEO system implementation plans, operational concepts, orbit/attitude determination requirements, launch and early operations procedures, and configuration management.\nSupport the LEO Chief Systems Engineer with technical documentation, software engineering process/metrics review, requirements analysis, system architecture and concept of operations, and subject matter expertise on operations, direct broadcast, and frequency management.\nCoordinate with NOAA/NASA LEO Program and Project Scientists and algorithm science staff to ensure consistency in Program Systems Engineering (PSE) and science efforts.\nProvide subject matter expertise on system installation, integration, testing, and transition to operations, and support acquisition planning activities.\nConsult with NOAA stakeholders on strategies to mitigate the sale of RF spectrum targeted for commercial use.\nServe as liaison among the LEO Program, Flight Project, Ground Segment, STAR Science Team Leads, NESDIS OCS/SAE, and external groups on algorithm/data product performance, system interfaces, and requirements verification.\nAssess sensor performance waivers and anomalies affecting data products; guide Flight Project on sensor test, calibration, and characterization adequacy.\nContribute to LEO Algorithm Management Project policy/strategy and document algorithms and technical reports.\nProvide project management support (schedules, risks, issue resolution) for development, verification, calibration, validation, and maintenance of LEO science algorithms and data products.\n\nQualifications\nThe Program Systems Engineering Lead selected should have the following:\n\nAdvanced degree (or equivalent experience) in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or physical/environmental science, with 15 20 years experience related to the above requirements\n\nThe Ideal Program Systems Engineering Lead will have the following:\n\nDeep knowledge of satellite systems engineering — orbit/attitude determination, launch and early operations, and configuration management.\nStrong mission science/Earth observation background, able to translate data effectiveness into operational and customer applications.\nExperience with software engineering standards, metrics, and requirements analysis in a government/aerospace environment.\nWorking knowledge of sensor and Environmental Data Record (EDR) algorithm management, including calibration and validation.\nProven ability to serve as technical liaison across multiple organizations (NOAA, NASA, Flight/Ground, science teams) and align stakeholder requirements.\nFamiliarity with direct broadcast services, frequency/spectrum management, and RF spectrum policy.\nStrong project management, technical writing, and briefing/review-board skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.\n\nAbout Lynker\nLynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.\nWe focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities creatively and effectively.\nLynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. 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