Space Force - Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.

About the role

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
• Agile experience preferred
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, mission partners, and other key stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs within a fast-moving timeline
• Decompose end-to-end system requirements into architecture, design, interfaces, and test cases
• Coordinate with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meets system mission needs

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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
• 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 negotiation and meeting customer requirements
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security

Pay

Target salary range: USD $149,902.00/Yr. - USD $166,298.00/Yr. (Actual pay may vary based on experience and geographic location.)

Schedule

• Fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex options available
• While on-site, you will be part of the Scottsdale location facility