Missile Tracking Systems Engineer (Space Force) (Sign-On Bonus Available)
General Dynamics
- Location
- Chantilly, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $130.4k – $141.1k/yr
- Posted
- 3h ago
Skills
About this role
Basic Qualifications 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.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET with Polygraph eligibility 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. Responsibilities for this Position Responsibilities for this Position As a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer for the US Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management and Integration (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 for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). You will be part of an elite team providing the evolution, expansion, integration, testing and maintenance of the ground entry points, operations centers, enterprise test and checkout capabilities and infrastructure management, including all development, systems engineering, integration, testing, maintenance, and site support.
For more information about the GDMS SDA GMI program, please go to: General Dynamics Awarded Design and Development Contract for Space Development Agency’s Ground, Management and Integration Program - General Dynamics Mission Systems
Key Responsibilities
Systems engineering that includes decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and system design behaviors Pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads capabilities to track missiles Analysis and fusion of missile tracking data provided by satellite to the ground for processing and rapidly providing and disseminating the information Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Technical Skills
Prefer recent designing and developing systems that can solve complex problems using algorithms Prefer recent algorithm development and tuning for specific mission parameters
Bonus Skills You Might Bring
Recent experience with missile tracking systems design and architecture, and sensor fusion techniques Recent experience designing logic, assessing and scheduling satellite services to track missiles Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment Experience with image processing (collection, handling, storing, and analysis)
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 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 See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options: This position can be a minimum of three days on-site or fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama, San Jose, CA, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Chantilly, Virginia
#LI-Hybrid #SDAGround #SDAGroundIN #CJ1 #SGS #LI-KM1 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 $130,371.00 - USD $141,065.00 /Yr. Company Overview General