Space Force MUOS Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, offering competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

About the role

As a systems engineer for Space Force MUOS, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team defining, developing, and sustaining enhancements to a live communication system. The system provides warfighters with cellular phone-like service, enabling high-quality, high-capacity communication. The ideal candidate has a strong software background and experience on large solution programs involving both hardware and software.

We highly recommend you apply if you have:

• Worked as a Systems Engineer on a complex software system, or
• Understanding of DOD domain/programs, demonstrated capability to think at a systems level, and a growth mindset.

What sets you apart:

• Success leading the systems development life cycle with proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills, including negotiation and meeting challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
• Agile experience preferred
• Department of Defense SECRET security clearance preferred at time of hire; ability to obtain SECRET clearance within a reasonable timeframe required
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)

Pay

Target salary range: USD $124,397.00/Yr. - USD $138,003.00/Yr.

Schedule

• 3 days on-site with 2 days working from home, or
• 100% on-site if preferred