Space Force MUOS Systems Engineer : Networking

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

142d • $93,014 - $103,187

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer for the Space Force MUOS program, you'll 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead the systems engineering integration and test process
• Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• Develop and document system architectures, behavioral descriptions and interfaces using system interaction and flow diagramming tools such as Visio, Draw IO and MagicDraw
• Define and review system requirements and requirement verification test plans using DOORS or DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG)
• Design, development, integration and test of ground communications and network management systems
• Understand Network Management areas such as Planning and Provisioning, Key Management, Fault Management and Security Management
• Understand Network Management applications areas including planning and provisioning, messaging and adapters, AAA and PKI
• Understand Satellite communication (SATCOM) principles and communication types
• Apply industry standards and safety regulations for electronic equipment
• Utilize engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance
• Conduct trade studies, determination of system impacts and courses of action for system upgrades
• Estimate new or updated features and capabilities
• Identify and mitigate system risks
• Understand and review software (Java, PowerShell, bash)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree