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General Dynamics Mission Systems

Space Force - Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

scottsdale, AZ

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Job description

Don't settle for a position that simply pays the bills—find one that inspires you to do your best work every day. We are actively hiring across multiple disciplines and programs, including:

Systems Engineers

Software Engineers

Space Force Engineers

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Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational system.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Ground system design or scheduling knowledge

Tracking mission design knowledge

Satellite communications knowledge

Ground to Satellite communication knowledge

System/Software design for cloud-based microservice architecture

Learn more about the SDA Program -  Featured Job Opportunities - SDA (gdmissionsystems.com)

What sets you apart:

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle

Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success

Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements

Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate with customers, mission partners, and other key stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs within a fast-moving timeline.

Decomposition of end-to-end system requirements into architecture, design, interfaces, and test cases

Coordination with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meet system mission needs.

Preferred Technical Background:

Systems Engineering: Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, design behavior with emphasis on:Ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads

Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis

Software/Systems engineering:  Experience decomposing the high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design.

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):  Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as, CAMEO or MagicDraw.

Programming and Tools Skills:  Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling.

Cloud Computing:  Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment.

Simulation and Modeling:  Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex

While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility

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Target salary range: USD $149,902.00/Yr. - USD $166,298.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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