Space Force - Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology 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.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you’ll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational system.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Ground system design or scheduling knowledgeTracking mission design knowledgeSatellite communications knowledgeGround to Satellite communication knowledgeSystem/Software design for cloud-based microservice architectureLearn more about the SDA Program - Featured Job Opportunities - SDA (gdmissionsystems.com)What sets you apart:Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycleCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for successThorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvementsStrong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationKey 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 casesCoordination with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meet system mission 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 and payloadsExperience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysisSoftware/Systems engineering: Experience decomposing the high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design.Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools 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 system design and deployment.Simulation and Modeling: Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plusOur 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 nation’s securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/FlexWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility#LI-Hybrid#SDAGround#SDAGroundIN#SGS 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 $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-72934Job Location: US-AZ-ScottsdaleRequired Clearance: TS/SCI, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.