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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs 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.\nWe encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:\nGround system design or scheduling knowledge\nTracking mission design knowledge\nSatellite communications knowledge\nGround to Satellite communication knowledge\nSystem/Software design for cloud-based microservice architecture\nWhat sets you apart:\nMinimum of 12 years performing systems engineering roles preferred\nMinimum of 10 years working on ground to satellite systems preferred\nExperience with agile programs\nCreative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle\nCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success\nThorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements\nStrong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions\nCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nKey responsibilities:\nCollaborate with customers, mission partners, and other key stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs within a fast-moving timeline.\nDecomposition of end-to-end system requirements into architecture, design, interfaces, and test cases\nCoordination with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meet system mission needs.\nModel satellite-constellation traffic/data flow into ground networks\nSupport satellite/payload scheduling and situational awareness needs\nPreferred Technical Background:\nSystems 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\nExperience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, andanalysis\n\nSoftware/Systems engineering: Experience decomposing the high-level space-groundsystems design into ground software/systems design.\n Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Experience with MBSE methodologies andtools such as, CAMEO or MagicDraw.\nProgramming 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.\nCloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in systemdesign and deployment.\nSimulation and Modeling: Background in simulation and modeling analysis with toolslike STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace 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.\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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