Space Force MUOS Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics•Scottsdale, AZ

55d•$121,363 - $134,638•Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for the Space Force MUOS program, youll work as a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing and sustaining enhancements to a live communication system. We provide warfighters with a familiar cellular phone-like service, allowing forces on the ground to communicate directly with others at higher levels of quality and much greater capacity than available through the current system. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: experience with 3G/5G communication systems, core networking and model based systems engineering (MBSE). What sets you apart: Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions 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 Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools Strong telephony background and experience Experience with ground communication systems Strong understanding of core networking 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 Our Commitment to You: Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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 Flex as program needs. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience preferred.
Department of DefenseSECRET security clearance ispreferred 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.

Nice To Haves

experience with 3G/5G communication systems
core networking and model based systems engineering (MBSE)
Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
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
Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
Strong telephony background and experience
Experience with ground communication systems
Strong understanding of core networking
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