Space Force Tracking Systems Engineer

Space Force Tracking Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join the SDA GMI program as a key member of a cross-functional team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems, contributing significantly to the program's innovation and success.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements

A 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.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Candidates with the following skills and experiences are highly sought:

Domain Knowledge

• Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
• Tracking mission design knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to satellite communication knowledge

Technical Skills

• 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)

Systems Design and Integration

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design

DevOps and Automation

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Security and Compliance

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

Preferred Technical Background

Systems Engineering

• 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

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

DevOps and Automation

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Security and Compliance

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

Key Skills/Competency

• Systems Engineering
• Cloud Microservices
• DevOps Automation
• Satellite Communications
• Requirements Analysis
• Ground System Design
• Cybersecurity Principles
• MBSE Tools (CAMEO, MagicDraw)
• Python/Java Programming
• Simulation & Modeling (STK)