SpaceForce MUOS RF Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

2d • $142,696 - $158,303 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an RF 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

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Wireless and Satellite Communication ground system related products
• RF Communications
• Satcom ground system RF and communication products and services
• Satcom ground system architecture
• Strong background in products and engineering related to Satellite Communication Earth Terminals, User Services and Waveforms/Protocols, or Cellular Infrastructure products and network
• 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

Responsibilities

• Defining, developing and sustaining enhancements to a live communication system.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior