What sets you apart
Minimum of 12 years performing systems engineering roles preferred
Minimum of 10 years working on ground to satellite systems preferred
Experience with agile programs
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
Key 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.
Model satellite-constellation traffic/data flow into ground networks
Support satellite/payload scheduling and situational awareness needs
Preferred Technical Background
Systems Engineering: Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, design behavior with emphasis on:
Ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites andpayloads
Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, andanalysis
Software/Systems engineering: Experience decomposing the high-level space-groundsystems design into ground software/systems design.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Experience with MBSE methodologies andtools such as, CAMEO or MagicDraw.
Programming and Tools Skills: Familiarity with programming languages such as Java,Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis,prototype algorithm development, or modeling.
Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in systemdesign and deployment.
Simulation and Modeling: Background in simulation and modeling analysis with toolslike STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus
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 can be remote, work on-site or hybrid.
While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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