Space Force MUOS Systems Engineer : Networking
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: 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 Understanding of: Network Management areas such as Planning and Provisioning, Key Management, Fault Management and Security Management Network Management applications areas including planning and provisioning, messaging and adapters, AAA and PKI. Satellite communication (SATCOM) principles and communication types Industry standards and safety regulations for electronic equipment Engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance Trade studies, determination of system Impacts and courses of action for system upgrades Estimation of new or updated features and capabilities System risk identification and mitigation Ability to understand and review software (Java, PowerShell, bash) What sets you apart: 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
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
- Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
- 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
- Agile experience preferred.
- Understanding of Network Management areas such as Planning and Provisioning, Key Management, Fault Management and Security Management
- Understanding of Network Management applications areas including planning and provisioning, messaging and adapters, AAA and PKI.
- Satellite communication (SATCOM) principles and communication types
- Industry standards and safety regulations for electronic equipment
- Engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance
Responsibilities
- Defining, developing and sustaining enhancements to a live communication system.
- 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
- Trade studies, determination of system Impacts and courses of action for system upgrades
- Estimation of new or updated features and capabilities
- System risk identification and mitigation
- Ability to understand and review software (Java, PowerShell, bash)
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
