(REMOTE) Space Force - Sr Advanced Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance
REMOTE, REMOTE · $146,000 to $162,000
OPEN JOB: (REMOTE) Space Force - Sr Advanced Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance ***Position may be done 100% remote, if Secret clearable, and 100% on-site (Scottsdale, Arizona) if TS/SCI clearable. CLEARANCE: Client will accept candidates with either a SECRET clearance, they can also support a TS/SCI but the TS / SCI would have to be on site, the Secret can be remote. SALARY: $146,000 to $162,000
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.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: 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 knowledge
Tracking mission design knowledge
Satellite communications knowledge
Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
System/Software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field with 8+ years of job-related experience
Or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience preferred.
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 payloads - Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis
Software/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 plus
What sets you apart:
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
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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