Space Force - Tracking Systems Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Available)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your contributions will be vital to the success and innovation of the program.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred 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

• Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
• Tracking mission design knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to satellite communication knowledge
• Experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures
• Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
• Experience with 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
• Experience decomposing 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 a plus
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees