Space Force - Systems Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your contributions will be vital to the success and innovation of the program.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

Domain Knowledge:

• Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
• Tracking mission design knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to satellite communication knowledge

Technical Skills:

• Experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Systems Design and Integration:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud and Infrastructure:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

Preferred Technical Background:

Systems Engineering:

• Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
• Experience with 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
• 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 a plus

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

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 hybrid or fully on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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