Sr Advanced Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

55d • Onsite

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. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: 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 What sets you apart: Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success 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 Our Commitment to You: 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 Workplace Options: This position is fully on site. While on-site, you will be a part of Our Scottsdale, AZ Campus - General Dynamics Mission Systems (gdmissionsystems.com)

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire.
• 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

• 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
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• 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

• 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
• formulating operational concepts
• performing mission, functional, cost-benefit and risk analysis
• developing signal processing architecture and overall system architecture

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees