Space Force Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•$124,397 - $138,003•Hybrid

About The Position

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 translating requirements into robust system designs, decomposing end-to-end system requirements, and coordinating with development and integration teams. The position emphasizes creative thinking, collaboration, technical leadership, and a commitment to professional development and innovation, including the application of AI. The work is research-oriented, contributing to national security solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, design behavior.
Experience decomposing the high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design.
Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as, CAMEO or MagicDraw.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling.
Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment.
Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications.

Nice To Haves

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 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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers, mission partners, and other key stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs within a fast-moving timeline.
Decomposition of end-to-end system requirements into architecture, design, interfaces, and test cases
Coordination with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meet system mission needs.
Translate requirements into robust system designs.
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.