Sr Advanced Space Systems Engineer- Chantilly, VA

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Chantilly, VA

68d • $139,189 - $154,412

About The Position

GDMS Sr. Advanced Systems Engineers analyze, design, develop and test GDMS systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and other requirements in the total engineering effort. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system elements. Tasks may include formulating operational concepts; performing mission, functional, cost-benefit and risk analysis; developing signal processing architecture and overall system architecture. Our systems typically include digital signal processing algorithms that are implemented in hardware and software for space-based systems. In addition to the general systems engineering qualification stated above, highly qualified candidates have work experience with digital signal processing algorithm development for the statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements utilizing techniques from Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications and Information Theory. Working knowledge of MATLAB for DSP using related toolboxes, background with Radar Processing, DSP for mitigating/processing RF effects, Monte Carlo analysis or Phased Array/Beam Forming is a plus.

Requirements

• 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 TS/SCI security clearance required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Experience in Python.
• Experience with SmallSats and CubeSats development.
• Hardware Prototype Development, 'FlatSat', 'Hardware Integration', 'Hardware in-the-loop' Systems Integrations and Test Experience.
• Electrical Engineering and/or Systems Engineering, particularly with communications or digital signal processing focus.
• Experience with Agile hardware, software, or firmware development, DevOps, CI/CD.
• Experience with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)/SySML/MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Experience in Space Payloads Design, Development or I&T.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop and test GDMS systems.
• Ensure integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and other requirements.
• Conduct requirements analysis, definition, and management.
• Perform functional analysis, performance analysis, and system design.
• Conduct trade studies and systems integration and test (verification).
• Formulate operational concepts and perform mission, functional, cost-benefit and risk analysis.
• Develop signal processing architecture and overall system architecture.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees